I get some birding drama off my chest regarding a big moment caught on film.
A DNA test has been carried out and the real identity has been revealed.
What to expect and things you should know if going whale watching in one of these places in northern California. We did it as part of our 3 week trip to California. A corresponding vlog with photos & footage is available here - https://youtu.be/txVLozUuZys
I just waffle on for half an hour about what I'm up to at the moment, what I've been doing, and what will be coming up.
My final day of the 3 week trip in California, rounded up in style with a huge array of species and encounters. Hope you enjoyed the series. As usual, corresponding vlog with all images & video here - https://youtu.be/zifuAPAgWUU
On the night of the 6th of December 2025 a Scops owl was seen near Swansea.
My first trip to the amazing San Joaquin Marsh Nature Reserve. Absolutely packed with great birds. Corresponding vlog with all the photos & footage - https://youtu.be/4Yguzi48Uwc
News broke on the 3rd of December that a possible Lesser Crested Tern was spotted by someone on a boat. It was confirmed. - Corresponding vlog here - https://youtu.be/H7peYCEk4r4
A new location, Peter's Canyon North, an epic Northern Harrier encounter, and a Cassin's Kingbird surfs a raven. Yes, you read that right. Corresponding vlog with all the photos & footage here - https://youtu.be/rmR9JkUR5f0
I get some amazing Cedar Waxwing footage & photos, and I finally see a northern Flicker. Corresponding vlog with all the photos & footage here - https://youtu.be/p5so_CLsiTg
Today I picked up an unexpected lifer just before leaving San Diego for LA. Once settled in LA, I find a little birding hotspot that I know I will keep coming back to. Corresponding vlog with all the photos & video here - https://youtu.be/K_xgMIGoLn4
I have my best Belted Kingfisher encounter, then watch a dolphin spectacular out on a boat ride. 100s of dolphins. corresponding vlog with all the photos & video here - https://youtu.be/1bAOFDw5Fho
I travel up to La Jolla, and witness shorebird & seabird numbers that I've never experienced before. Corresponding vlog with all the photos & videos - https://youtu.be/e1JC19F0bEM
A misty morning in San Diego but some great birds. I cover the whale watching trip, and the new sea bird lifers I got. Lots of hummingbirds. Corresponding vlog with all the footage & photos here - https://youtu.be/SUZFix7EWFw
Today I am in the Tijuana River National Reserve where I stumble on multiple Northern Harriers. I see an amazing Meadowlark for the first time, I surpass 800 lifers, and get annoyed with entitled dog walkers. Corresponding vlog with all the pics & video here - https://youtu.be/JM2Uomt4-f0
I give an overview of the new camera body, all the specs & features. It is an amazing camera.
I finish my full day in LA at Upper Newport Bay nature reserve, then arrive for 6 nights in San Diego. Corresponding vlog with all the photos & video - https://youtu.be/ZOV0kf3actg
We arrive back in LA and I get straight to the amazing Bolsa Chica Reserve. Corresponding vlog with all the photos & video here - https://youtu.be/g1M3SbpdvBI
Second part of day 2 in Morro Bay. I finally see American Robins. Corresponding vlog with all the footage here - https://youtu.be/bA939Dz5Sxo
We leave Monterey, and head down to Morro Bay for 2 nights. A big lifer captured. Corresponding vlog here - https://youtu.be/eYf4xOSpGBs