Flora and fauna musings from the Pacific Flyway and beyond
Dum spiro spero.
There’s much to observe in our environment. Learning about the ecosystems we inhabit is a lifelong curiosity.
As a new Californian, I am curious to know the names of the plants and animals which grow and live in this part of the world. Malibu’s marine layer climate provides a razor-thin margin of moisture which supports an array of life. This will capture some of my learnings. Feedback is always welcome.
Notes from the Patio and Shore
A birds-eye view from Santa Ynez Canyon of late summer phenomena
Notes from the Canyon: July 2026
A couple of years ago, Bob wrote a post featuring a California Ground Squirrel spotted dining on our pot of flat leaf parsley. This afternoon, we had a visitor who found the leaves of a young morning glory vine to be irresistible. Filmed by Bob, this youngster enjoyed the green loot! Turn up the volume—there’s…
After the Fire
Re-framing fire’s destruction through nature’s lens.
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