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.

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.

The Salton Sea is one of the West's most remarkable birding destinations, where desert landscapes, enormous flocks, and ongoing conservation efforts make every visit memorable.

Palomar Mountain State Park feels worlds away from Southern California's coast. From forest birds and quiet trails to wildflowers and mountain views, it's a favorite day trip that keeps drawing us back in every season.

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.

Our time near Munich combined birding along the shores of Ammersee and Chiemsee with the crowds and celebration of Oktoberfest. Somewhere among the lakes, birds, and beer tents, a ring made the trip even more memorable.

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.

Discover birding in Berlin through historic parks, Tiergarten, palace gardens, and the Berlin Wall Memorial. A unique mix of wildlife, history, photography, and travel.

A birthday trip to Germany starts in Frankfurt with birds along the Main River, a walk to the medieval Alte Brücke, dinner at the Paulaner, and a morning in the old town before catching the train to Berlin.

A summer visit to Saguaro National Park during the monsoon season brought Roadrunners, a rare Gila Monster, a young Great Horned Owl, and surprising wildlife despite the desert heat.

An afternoon along Arizona's Santa Cruz River at Tumacácori National Historical Park and The Anza Trail brought Gray Hawks, Vermilion Flycatchers, and an unforgettable gathering of butterflies beside the creek.