"Both photography and art open my eyes to the infinite beauty of nature in her every detail."
~ Kim Moore
Sights of March 2016
April 02, 2016
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I had a whirlwind month visiting many fun places. Family from England came to visit and wanted to see the everything (well almost) in California and the United States in 2 weeks. We sent them to Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon on their own but joined them for trips to Morro Bay, Joshua Tree National Park, and local trips including Whale Watching. It...
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Sights of February 2016
February 29, 2016
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A busy month, as usual. I, along with my friend Mike, had the opportunity to talk to a girl scout troop about our native bees. I'll do anything for girl scout cookies! I also continued taking my class in bird sounds. Now that's a challenge! It has helped but I have a long way to go and certainly studying more would help. I have loved the field trip...
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Sights of January 2016
January 30, 2016
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I tried. I really tried, but the cold weather made for slim pickings when it came to spiders and insects. A few gratuitous butterflies and I'm afraid you will have to wait until next month to see what I find. Ah, the anticipation!
On the other hand, there are lots and lots of good winter birds. I made a particular effort to get out frequently this...
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Sights of December 2015
January 02, 2016
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Lot's of good birding to round out the year and a good butterfly count too! Highlights captured in pictures:
Local stuff: All birds. I like trying to catch birds in flight and got some shots. Some birds, such as finches, posed and asked me to take their photos. Some birds are camera shy, such as the Sora and Ridgeway's Rail so I had to take a shot...
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Happy Holidays
December 23, 2015
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Happy Holidays to all. Thank you for a wonderful year and looking forward to sharing 2016 with you.
I need to acknowledge that the photos and identifications that I share are really the result of a body of work supported by so many others. I thank so many people for helping me with identifications, helping me learn new things, go new places, and m...
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Sights of November 2015
November 30, 2015
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We've been having weird weather. Over 90 degrees on November 1 and spring and summer wildflowers blooming. Then back to Pacific Standard Time, getting dark early, cooler temperatures, and morning dew. Finally some good outdoor weather and then back to over 90 near the end of the month.
I started the month with my butterfly count which once again p...
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Sights of October 2015
October 31, 2015
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So when will the heat subside. For gosh sake we are well into October and I had to postpone a camping trip to the desert due to heat! Well at least there was a minor bit of rain - just enough to cancel my butterfly count. But I really can't complain. By the end of the month it cooled off a bit, the migratory birds are coming back, and I did go on m...
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Sights of September 2015
September 29, 2015
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For those that are on Facebook, I have set up a public page where I post updates during the month. You can LIKE it here: https://www.facebook.com/KimMooreNaturalist
Boy was it hot. How hot was it?...It was so hot that I barely got out this month! Most of my local shots are from my own yard and a few trips to local parks toward the end of the month...
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Sights of August 2015
September 01, 2015
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I have an exhibit at the El Dorado Nature Center featuring California Landscapes/Habitats, which will be going for the entire month of September. Download a flyer.
A highlight for me this month was participating in an invertebrate bioblitz with the Lorquin Entomological Society at Tejon Ranch. Tejon Ranch Conservancy partnered with the Lorquin Ent...
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Sights of July 2015
July 31, 2015
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Lesson 1: Always carry a camera! I attended an event and almost didn't bring my camera. On my way out I saw black oystercatchers. Luckily I was parked close by with my camera in the trunk. I think this was the closest I've gotten to them and they only mildly took notice of people.
My regular butterfly count kicked off the month with two less commo...
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Sights of June 2015
July 01, 2015
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June was a very busy month for me. I finished my insect study at the nature center, finished my classes, finished my presentations at Audubon, and spent endless hours of phone calls for technical support (and I don't think I'm done yet). I am now looking forward to having the summer off!
I take and post s ome photos because they are pretty or fun.
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Sights of May 2015
May 31, 2015
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I started the month with adorable red foxes seen in San Pedro. Unfortunately, some scary people in the park cut short my photo session. Still, I caught mom and one of the pups. On my various local outings I ran into quite a few baby owls, woodpeckers, swallows, wrens, geese, and ducks all with their downy feathers and demanding attention from their...
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Sights of April 2015
April 30, 2015
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Birds Nesting, Insects of all sorts, Oxnard, Catalina, and Joshua Tree! I love Southern California. I can't say that enough. From Desert to Ocean and everything in between. I am very fortunate to live here and get to see this beautiful state. I have just been certified through The Los Angeles Coastal California Master Naturalist Program. It was a w...
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Sights of March 2015
April 03, 2015
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Counting Bighorn Sheep, Butterflies, and Birds While much of the country suffered from major cold and snow, here in Southern California we started to see Spring. With some much needed rain and warm to downright hot weather, the insects are coming out to play. We had something to count on my monthly butterfly count and my yard was popular with moths...
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Baja Adventure
March 30, 2015
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On Friday afternoon when I attended the second class of my California Naturalist Certification, I never would have guessed that twelve hours later I would be in a car with someone I had just met, driving to the border on route 600 miles down the Baja peninsula. The growing fire of date palm trees that lined the only road out was the only scary part...
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