Brown Pelicans are icons of the California coast, famous for their dramatic plunge-dives and remarkable conservation comeback. Discover what makes these charismatic seabirds one of the Pacific's most unforgettable residents.

Black Skimmers chose my local beach for a nesting colony, giving me the chance to watch their breeding season unfold from courtship and incubation to tiny chicks and first flights.

Western Snowy Plovers may be tiny, but they're some of California's most remarkable beach birds. Learn about their fascinating behavior, adorable chicks, and why protecting their nesting habitat is so important.

California Least Terns may be North America's smallest tern, but they fill Southern California's beaches with energy each summer. Learn about their fascinating behavior, conservation, and why volunteering to protect them has become one of my favorite experiences.

Every spring, young hummingbirds appear in the trees outside my apartment balcony. I watch the fluffy fledglings squeak from the branches, test their wings, chase tiny insects, and wait for their mother to bring another meal.

A young Snowy Owl appeared on a rooftop in Cypress and quickly became an Orange County celebrity. We visited this exceptionally rare Arctic traveler twice, watching her rest among the neighborhood’s chimneys with her bright yellow eyes and enormous feathered feet.

Navajo Bridge is one of the most remarkable places to watch wild California Condors. During our visit, we saw adult condors 54 and H9 with their wild-hatched daughter X2 soaring above the Colorado River.