While constant travel inspires a thrill of adventure, it’s always comforting to return to a familiar place. I spent six … More
Category: Field Work 2016
Research: Tracy Lake and Carbondale
Birds love water. Grapes love water. Oaks love water. And there was plenty of water here. From the satellite imagery, … More
Research: Corral Hollow and Tracy
The blissful vistas at Knight’s Ferry seemed a distant memory as I stood on the shoulder of Corral Hollow Road, … More
Research: Knight’s Ferry
The first site of the summer was more breathtaking than any I visited last year. The small town of Knight’s … More
Research: Central Valley 2016
Follow my travels through the California Central Valley, searching for birds at sites originally surveyed over a century ago.