a waterall in Olympic National Park rendered in black and white

in which I talk about something that recently happened that most photographers would deny they ever did.

I tweak the site a bit to fix some long-standing annoyances that probably only I care about, but it makes me happy.

A Downy Woodpecker stops by for a snack

sunset at the merced national wildlife refuge

A Spotted Towhee enjoys the bird bath

dawn breaks over the merced national wildlife refuge

A Stellar’s Jay gets a drink

dawn breaks over the merced national wildlife refuge

My new e-book is out! Download ‘Merced National Wildlife Refuge” now (it’s free!)

In which I kick the Audubon organization to the curb and offer ideas on the birding community in general. Plus: the name Audubon is problematic.