Birding with Ted

Mines Road is a trip through wild and rugged country into the forgotten history of Alameda. It begins near the Wente vineyards on the southwest edge of Livermore, and winds past cattle ranches, sycamore-lined creeks, pine/oak woodlands and chaparral-covered hillsides. … Continue reading →

Elkhorn Slough, situated in the middle of Monterey Bay, has a fabled reputation as one of the greatest concentrations of marine mammals (sea otters and seals) and birdlife found anywhere on the California coast. The preserve and the surrounding area … Continue reading →