Shipley Nature Center

I don't visit the Nature Center nearly as often as I'd like. And I almost never get the pictures I want. But--I have a lot of fun when I do go, and usually get to see quite a bit. This last time was the first time I had ever seen turtles there. Couldn't get very close to any of them (and wow, they can move quickly when it comes to getting into the water).




The hawk I initially thought was a dove of some sort. It wasn't until looking at the picture later that I realized, nope, a much fiercer sort of creature was involved.

And yes, there really is something in the bushes there.




The Two Fishers is actually from outside the nature center (thus the human fisher), but no one told the heron that.

These Are a Few of My Favorite Things

Speaking of photos, one of the possible alternatives for the final was to keep a notebook with a picture-per-day, plus possible comments. I figure it may as well serve a dual purpose. Besides, I like these pictures in themselves, and they cover a number of my favorite places to be.



While walking Cinder, I found myself at this year's kite festival.

Sunshine, kites, sand, and the ocean... What more could a person want.

Actually, it was kind of cloudy the second day, but that didn't seem to be stopping anyone.






Folks visiting the Balboa Fun Zone. It's loud, bright, and always worth a visit.











Sunny Shoes, Sandy Bay.


















A butterfly enjoying the sunshine.