Where to See Whales
The boat spluttered out of Elkhorn Slough, nosing cautiously into the open water of Monterey Bay. A chilling cloak of fog […]
Where to See Elephant Seals in California
I was traveling north on Highway One; a highway carved between crumbling rocks, towering Redwoods and the rich blue waters […]
The Miracle of the Monarch
This is the story of perhaps the most extraordinary creature on the planet. An insect that forces us to question […]
Sprites of San Francisco – Anna’s Hummingbird
A high voltage buzz crackled through the air as two diminutive fays sizzled on the wing, like demented dragons, just […]
Southern Sea Otters of California
On a gloomy January morning I arrived at the harbour in Monterey Bay, California. I was a little early for a whale watching trip […]
The Risso’s Dolphins of Monterey Bay
On a cold January morning in Monterey Bay, California, I boarded a whale watching vessel in the hope of catching […]
Pier 39 and the California Sea Lions
A business trip to San Francisco presented me with another classic incidental wildlife spotting opportunity. I had read about the […]
San Francisco; Hummingbirds in the city
New York City had been held firmly in the grip of what appeared to be the start of a new […]
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