A woman in athletic gear throwing around a defender to a teammate running downfield.

I had a great time at the Super Bloom Ultimate game yesterday. I love how supportive the fans are, it’s a fun atmosphere and half the fans have jerseys. Coincidentally, their game was at the same high school I was at for #SDBF2026 looking at a rare pipet who […]

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Looking up at a white egret standing on a fisherman's hook against a blue sky with the moon visible behind.

This might be my favorite picture from the bird festival. It was from the pelagic bird watching trip. When we were back in the marina, this guy jumped onboard hoping we’d brought back some fish.

I love the contrast of the Snowy Egrets feathers and yellow […]

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A small falcon with perched on a woman's gloved hand looking at the camera.

I’ve had so much fun at the San Diego Bird Festival this weekend both as a volunteer and participant. It’s been great getting outside, meeting new and experienced birders, learning about birds and conservation, and finding “bird joy”. Also I’ll never grow old […]

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