East African Crowned Crane. I spied this striking bird at the San Francisco Zoo yesterday. They are known for their dancing, for courtship and later for renewing their bonds.

Hard to catch a whale at the surface, but here’s a glimpse off Pacifica, CA.

No Kings protest in Pacifica CA today. Lots of enthusiasm, people using their first amendment rights peacefully.

The gulls know this man who feeds them, following him when he shows up with pretzels in Pacifica, CA.

@ellenlramseybooks.bsky.social Hi Ellen, Author of A book for Bear! I’ve been gathering some nature shots on the CA coast.

The Rose Garden at the Golden Gate Park in San Francisco is in full bloom! A good time to appreciate the scents and colors of different roses.

Just returned from a walk on the California coast near Half Moon Bay. The tidal pools were full of small snails and crabs. I also saw what I think were many sea cucumbers, strange oval green blobs. Nearby about thirty harbor seals lounging on the beach. Lots can of action here.