Photo ABCs

Crested Caracara

A Crested Caracara takes flight from a cardon cactus near the village of Santa Anita, Baja California Sur.

Gray Thrasher

The Gray Thrasher is one of approximately five birds found only in Baja California. Here is one photographed on a recent trip to Todos Santos, Baja California Sur.

North County Photographic Society

I'll be speaking tonight at the North County Photographic Society! I'll be giving my slide show: Bird Photography in Southern California and Beyond. The NCPS meets at San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. For more information and directions, see their website. I hope to see you there!

Gilded Flicker

This Gilded Flicker was photographed last week near the town of Todos Santos, Baja California Sur.

Red-tailed Hawk

A Red-tailed Hawk taking flight from a cardon cactus in southern Baja California. Shot on a trip last week. A small amount of sunlight broke through the morning clouds to give a nice backlighting effect to its outer wing and tail feathers.

Canine Sunset

Photographed last year at Meling Ranch in Baja California. (a great place for a quiet, relaxing getaway!)

Heermann's Gull

Photographed earlier this year at San Felipe, Baja California, Mexico. The colors in the background are reflections of buildings in the water.

Huevos Rancheros

No dish typifies a Mexican breakfast more than huevos rancheros. Yet every cook will prepare them slightly differently. Here is a wonderful dish from a recent trip to Ensenada.