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Continue reading →: A Walk in the ParkA flooded park, hundreds of ducks and geese, and one bright vermilion flycatcher made for a quiet, satisfying morning of birding. No new species, but plenty of beauty, reflection, and the simple joy of retirement.
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Continue reading →: Rock Wren Surprise at Bolsa ChicaA surprise lifer at Bolsa Chica! With help from fellow birders, I photographed a Rock Wren up close. The encounter reminded me why I love birding: quiet solitude mixed with unexpected moments of connection.
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Continue reading →: Birding Ken Malloy Harbor Regional ParkA young birder’s tip led me to a lifer: a Red-necked Phalarope. The joy of discovery quickly turned somber when I learned the bird had been taken by a kestrel later that day.
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Continue reading →: Crown Prince Kipper Snacks ReviewA disappointing experiment with Crown Prince Kipper Snacks with a fishy flavor, odd texture, and an unappealing presentation. A one-time taste test that won’t make it into my tinned fish rotation.
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Continue reading →: Searching for the Common GallinuleAfter six months of searching, I finally spotted the elusive common gallinule. Birding surprises like this are why I keep going, even when the birds I’m chasing don’t show. There’s always tomorrow.
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Continue reading →: Birding as a Path to HealingBirding has become more than a hobby. It’s how I’m healing, physically and mentally. In quiet parks, among birds and sunrises, I’m rediscovering what peace feels like, one step and one photograph at a time.
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Continue reading →: Wordless Wednesday #17Before the Lights: Backstage at a a high school dance recital, a group of young performers wait for their cue, caught between nerves and joy. A quiet instant of shared emotion before the lights, the music, and the movement begin.
Hello,
I’m Joe/Mojoey
Welcome to my blog. Please join me in exploring life after work and other topics of interest. I’m not sure where I am heading with this, but I’m heading somewhere.
