The Bluff Trail and Point Buchon Trail at Montaña de Oro State Park offer spectacular coastal scenery, seabirds, sea otters, and wildlife along California's Central Coast.

A warm March hike through Dilley Reserve began with a search for tiny bird’s nest fungi. We found them, along with a surprising fungal party, busy butterflies, Pacific Chorus Frog tadpoles, and Splendid Mariposa Lilies blooming along the trails.

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 day on Santa Cruz Island brought close encounters with Island Scrub-Jays, Island Foxes, native plants, and butterflies, all within a boat ride of the Southern California coast.

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.

Explore Germany's Baltic Coast through birding, quiet beaches, coastal marshes, and nature reserves. Discover my favorite birding locations along the Baltic Sea and the wildlife that makes this region so special.

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.

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.

Maui brought colorful birds, unfamiliar calls, and memorable sightings everywhere we explored. These were some of the birds that caught my attention as we traveled around the island.

Kīlauea Point gave us a chance to watch Kauai’s seabirds soaring above steep cliffs and gathering around the historic lighthouse. It was an unforgettable introduction to one of Hawaii’s most remarkable birding locations.