Tag: photography
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The Great Blue Heron of Crissy Field
I had lost track of time when the fog just began to lift in that classic San Francisco way. And there it stood, set against a muddy backdrop near the tidal marshes: The Great Blue Heron of Crissy Field. Crissy Field isn’t exactly the Everglades, so spotting a Great Blue Heron here felt like catching…
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Los Angeles Ablaze: Birds Scatter as Record Fire Rages
Los Angeles, 2025 — Smoke now hangs over much of the basin, an unmistakable sign that the worst wildfire crisis in modern Los Angeles history continues to unfold. Preliminary estimates suggest the Palisades and Eaton fires have consumed more than 25,000 acres, an area bigger than many entire cities, and destroyed upward of 10,000 structures…
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Birds of Central Park and Why They Still Haunt My San Francisco Mornings
A few years ago, before I left New York City’s honking symphony for San Francisco’s foggy hills, I was neck-deep in my Central Park birding obsession. Central Park wasn’t just my sanctuary. It was a living, chirping museum of feathered drama. I didn’t just watch birds, I mean, I practically lived with them, cataloging their…
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Book Review: The Sibley Guide to Birds by David Allen Sibley
The Sibley Guide to Birds by David Allen Sibley is an authoritative birdwatching resource, featuring nearly 900 species native to North America. The second edition offers enhanced illustrations, updated range maps, and detailed behavioral notes. While comprehensive, it may be cumbersome for beginners, though it significantly enriches birding experiences for all enthusiasts.
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