Category Archives: Nature and the Outdoors

Reptile-Amphibian #25 — Western Fence Lizard

Posted on February 15, 2015 by Roger

sceloporus occidentalis Sunday, February 15, 2015 Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve in Murrieta, California I spotted the first Western Fence Lizard sunning on a large rock in a field. A while later, I saw another one on a log in … Continue reading →

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Bird #466 — Band-tailed Pigeon

Posted on February 15, 2015 by Roger

columba (pigeon or dove) fasciata (banded) Sunday, February 15, 2015 Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve in Murrieta, California The trail I was on soon entered open fields, so I cut over to another trail called the Waterline Road and headed … Continue reading →

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Bird #465 — Oak Titmouse

Posted on February 15, 2015 by Roger

baeolophus (from baio, little, and pogon, beard)  inornatus (without adornments, plain) Sunday, February 15, 2015 Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve in Murrieta, California I explained to the woman who took my entrance fee in the visitor center that I was … Continue reading →

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Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve

Posted on February 15, 2015 by Roger

I traveled to Ontario, California, for five days for a conference. I took an early flight so I’d have some time to bird. I looked for a place that was close enough to visit after my plane landed at midday … Continue reading →

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Chattanooga Birds

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Roger

I saw two Mockingbirds hanging about a trash can along the Tennessee River. I figured it was a long shot, but I put the chair on the can and stepped back. Within five minutes, I had these photos. The other … Continue reading →

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