Buffleheads are small ducks (in fact they are the smallest sea duck in North America), although the bold, black and…
Golden-mantled Ground Squirrels are not rare, but it was only a couple of years ago that I photographed and identified…
Who doesn’t love chickadees? They are curious, bold, cute, vivacious, and just generally cheering. They are particularly engaging when hanging…
There are only a few birds that I can identify by ear, but Sandhill Cranes are at the top of…
Woohoo! This is a red letter amphibian for me! I’ve been hoping to see one of these for almost 40…
I really enjoy finding Hooded Mergansers, but I don’t personally have much to say about them. So instead I’ll just…
Have you ever seen the ring on the neck of a Ring-necked Duck? I don’t recall ever seeing it, but…
Next up on my cliff inhabitants survey is the Western Red-backed Salamander. The books say this is the most common…
These are fun salamanders to find! Unlike Ensatina, which are usually found under wood, Dunn’s Salamanders are mostly found under…
I have been looking for Desert Bighorn Sheep for a long time. Back in the mid 80s, when I spent…