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Continue reading →: Birding at Oak Canyon Nature CenterA quiet morning at Oak Canyon Nature Center brought few birds but plenty of beauty. Thirteen species, one new lifer, easy trails, and a peaceful hike made the visit worthwhile despite a slow birding day.
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Continue reading →: Bird Nerd Project ResultsThe Bird Nerd Project for 2025 is officially complete. After photographing 170 species and learning more than I expected about fitness, photography, and birding, I’m already planning bigger goals for 2026 and beyond.
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Continue reading →: Finding my Third PlaceAfter losing my old Starbucks “third place,” I’ve started exploring local coffee shops with my son. The surprise has been how welcoming these small cafés feel, and how much I’ve missed sitting down with a good cup of coffee.
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Continue reading →: Wordless Wednesday #20A long dirt path cuts between water and stone, stretching toward a horizon caught beneath restless clouds. If feels like a place between worlds.
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Continue reading →: Be Still and WatchLearning to slow down while birding is harder than I expected. A patient morning at Bolsa Chica finally paid off with a Marsh Wren and a Common Yellowthroat, small rewards on my path toward next year’s bigger goals.
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Continue reading →: Accidental BeautyA cold day in Irvine brought family, chicken and waffles, and a little disappointing birding. Most photos were a bust, but one accidental shot of a bird lifting off a branch created a moment of unexpected beauty.
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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.
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.
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