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.

Brown Pelicans, Ospreys, shorebirds, and protected nesting habitat make the Santa Clara River Estuary one of Southern California's most rewarding places to slow down and watch coastal birds.

A whale watching trip just off the Orange County coast delivered breaching Humpbacks, Ocean Sunfish, seabirds, dolphins, and a reminder that incredible wildlife adventures can happen surprisingly close to home.

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.

A rough crossing and towering swells made this Farallon Islands pelagic trip unforgettable. From thousands of nesting seabirds to Black-footed Albatrosses and breaching Humpback Whales, it became one of my most memorable days birding offshore.

Malibu Lagoon and Surfrider Beach offer some of the best coastal birding in Southern California. From Brown Pelicans and shorebirds to the occasional Snowy Plover, every visit brings new wildlife, beautiful scenery, and plenty of reasons to keep coming back.

A spring pelagic trip out of Dana Point brought storm-petrels, Red-necked Phalaropes, a Brown Booby, migrating warblers resting aboard the boat, and thousands of By-the-wind Sailors drifting across calm Southern California waters.

A grey day at the beach turned into an amazing Grey Whale sighting! Resting and reading a book, then this majestic creature caught my eye. Enjoy some photos of this special Grey Whale!

The Fall 2021 Sea and Sage Pelagic trip was really great. The boat left just after sunrise and returned just before sunset, and the day was full of fun birds and great people. Red-billed Tropicbirds were the highlight of the day!

The January 2020 Sea and Sage Pelagic trip was really great. The boat left just after sunrise and returned just before sunset, and the day was full of fun birds, gorgeous ocean views, and meeting some great people. I’m already looking forward to when I can join another Sea and Sage Pelagic trip!