Tending the Garden
Neither need you tell me,” said Candide, “that we must take care of our garden.” “You are in the right,” said Pangloss; “for when man was put into the garden of Eden, it was with an intent to dress...
Winter Wildlife
In other parts of the world, nature hibernates. In the Santa Monica Mountains, winter is one of the busiest times of the year. Mating and nesting is already underway for a number of key species. Here are some wild...
Great Backyard Bird Count 2021
Owls aren’t the only amazing avian residents to watch for in winter; the Santa Monica Mountains and coastline are the winter home of a spectacular variety of migratory birds, from flocks of elegant cedar waxwings to hosts of sparrows...
For Local Gulls Life Really Is a Beach
I met a gull I hadn’t seen before when I was out shooting photos for the article on winter beach walks in this issue of the Topanga New Times. It was a small gull, with a petite bill, soft...
What Was That? Digital Field Guides Can Help Find the Answer
For anyone who has ever been aggravated while attempting to ID an aggregating anemone, puzzled by a penstemon, or left wondering if a willet is actually a whimbrel, virtual field guides and apps can help. Here’s a short guide...
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