Literally less than a week before we were scheduled to depart they told us we were doubling our deployment length. I had one crew member whose wife was 8 months pregnant and no one that could replace him. Another had planned to get married a couple of weeks post deployment. 2/n

Went to the river this morning trying out a different camera body, it’s always nice with a cooperative subject. #birds

The b-roll from my walk with the camera yesterday. I usual post the bangers, but these all have such pretty colors. I’ll be looking for the Lazuli Bunting in this area, it’s next to a large river so something is always happening. #birds #squirrel

I heard a bird singing this morning I thought may have been a warbler, Couldn’t recognize its song. Pulled up Merlin l, and now have a quest.

I was watching TV this morning. You?

Steller’s Jay is the best Jay. Prove me wrong. #birds #birdphotography

Birds are so diverse and interesting. And they can fly! Saturday on the Sacramento NWR

White Pelicans in a resting confab. #birds #birdphotography

It’s been a while since I went wandering around with the bird apparatus, this morning I took it down to the river looking for Orioles. The Bullocks are thick and love hanging out way up in the cottonwoods and mature oaks. I got lucky and found their nest! 😀

I’m thinking the Steller’s jay should be considered. I mean, geez.

I wish all the birds for you Heather! HBD! 😀

@lunarose.bsky.social snapped this pic of me and Oliver, her bodyguard. He’s tiny, but mighty!

Some photos from Thanksgiving

Another swipe at this account, on Christmas I took my mother to see my sis in SF so had to do this. 😀

I didn’t have any idea at the time how much fun I’d be having now.

The highway is open through Lassen Volcanic NP and I should be able to visit my Pika friends soon. 🤞🤞🤞

Spotties! On Manzanita Lake this weekend. I was telling the fly fishers to bring damsel nymphs. @lunarose.bsky.social #birdbutt #birds #wadingbirds #bigasscameralens #allthehashtags

A Steller's Jay planning the ouster of the Lassen NP superintendent. #birds

Birds on signs. #birds

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If you see this, post the most recent photo of yourself from your camera roll. No cheating!

Too many, these are some of my favorites HBD Heather!!! 😀

Death from above.

Badwater Basin

Ubehebe Crater

Golden Canyon

DVNP Photo Dump. I can’t believe what is happening rn. Hope these snaps can inspire someone to get outside and care about our home. And I love California. Zabriskie Point #landscapephotography #nationalparks #deathvalley #travel #vacation #fun

Here’s the drive down out of the loop the through the canyon

I should video the drive into Death Valley from the west, it is so dramatic. In the meantime, here are some shots of the Artist's Palette. The drive is a loop that takes you up into a canyon and you have a fantastic view on the way down looking into the Middle Basin and Devil's Golf Course.