While constant travel inspires a thrill of adventure, it’s always comforting to return to a familiar place. I spent six…
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,…
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,…
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…
Research: Central Valley 2016
Follow my travels through the California Central Valley, searching for birds at sites originally surveyed over a century ago.
Research: 2015 Season Summary
Research: Elk Creek
Though our resurvey efforts endeavor to follow as closely as possible in the footsteps of Grinnell and his colleagues, often…
Research: Butte Creek
Rivers, rivers everywhere. And not a drop to drink. But thankfully, plenty to swim in. Because it’s been terribly hot…
Research: Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge
The best ponds are the kind with water in them. That may seem like a self-evident statement. But after visiting…
Research: Knight’s Landing and Sacramento
About a week ago, I told myself I could no longer be surprised by anything in this valley. Then I…
Bird on the Move 