Flora & Fauna

California Condor

HuntingtonThe Huntington in 2025 -- A wonderful day at The Huntingon, July 26, 2025.


HuntingtonThe Huntington -- Another visit to the Huntington on a beautiful day, January 28, 2023.


HuntingtonThe Huntington -- Visiting The Huntington with friends on New Year's Eve day.  It was a fun day, even with rainy weather.  December 31, 2022.


HummingbirdHummingbird -- Some photos of a female Allen's Hummingbird at the feeder outside the window. December 31, 2021.


HuntingtonHuntington Library -- We had a nice Spring day at the Huntington Library, enjoying the cherry blossoms in bloom. March 8, 2020.


SquidAquarium of the Pacific -- We celebrated New Year's Day with a visit to the Aquarium of the Pacific. January 1, 2020.


EchidnaSan Diego Zoo Safari Park, November 23, 2019 -- We went to a special event at the new duck-bill platypus exhibit and spent the rest of the day at the park. It was part of a fun couple day visit with my sister.


CheetahSan Diego Zoo Safari Park, June 9, 2019 -- Another nice visit to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park.


Sea LionsSea Lions in Oceanside Harbor, June 8, 2019 -- We had lunch with my sister in Oceanside Harbor, then spent time watching some California sea lions.


California Poppy ReserveCalifornia Poppy Reserve, March 27 2019 -- A nice visit during California's 2019 "superbloom".


California PoppiesCorriganville Park, March 17 and 24, 2019 -- Hiking in a local park to see a super bloom of California poppies.  Once by ourselves, and a week later with a couple of friends.


Safari ParkSan Diego Zoo Safari Park, January 28, 2019 -- A fun day at the Safari Park.  Here's a video of a cheetah sprinting.


HipposSan Diego Zoo, January 27, 2019 -- Visiting the San Diego Zoo.


LA Zoo LightsLA Zoo Lights, 2018 -- A fun visit to the Los Angeles Zoo for their LA Zoo Lights, December 29, 2018.


Reindeer RompReindeer Romp 2018 -- Visiting Reindeer Keeper Angie at the Los Angeles Zoo, November 23, 2018.


GiraffeLos Angeles Zoo Visit, August 5, 2018 -- Visiting the Los Angeles Zoo for a member appreciation day.


Condor 871Hopper Mountain National Wildlife Refuge, June 16, 2018 -- We were fortunate to see (and participate in) a medical work-up and release of California condor 871 during a tour of Hopper Mountain National Wildlife Refuge.


GiraffeWildlife Learning Center, July 7, 2018 -- A fun visit with the animals.


Pitcher PlantCarnivorous Plants in New England (2012) -- Photos from the International Carnivorous Plant Society World Conference and a trip to the University of Connecticut to see their carnivorous plant collection.


HuntingtonHuntington Library -- A few photos from a visit to the Huntington Library in November, 2011.


DolphinWhale Safari 2011 -- A trip to see dolphins and blue whales in August 2011.


ButterflySan Diego Zoo Safari Park (2011) -- Some photos from a visit to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in May, 2011.


Blue WhaleWhale Safari 2010 -- A catamaran trip Dad, Angie, and I took out of Dana Point to see blue and fin whales (plus some dolphins and sea lions).


GiraffesSan Diego Wild Animal Park Tour -- A special tour we took in 2008. We got to feed giraffes, and pet and feed rhinos, and more.


SundewCarnivorous Plants -- I've been fascinated by carnivorous plants since I was a kid. Here are some photos I've taken in various gardens, as well as of my own.


California CondorCalifornia Condors -- I've been fortunate enough to see California Condors in the wild as well as in captivity.


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