Vacation photos in almost real time!

[urbpan]

The first morning of visiting a new city, I walk around and try to get a sense of what the urban birds are. They are very similar in every city I've been to--there will almost always be pigeons, house sparrows, and starlings. I was happy that in this neighborhood (Harbor City) to hear ravens croaking almost immediately. There were also a number of gulls, and some grackles. Unfortunately I didn't bring a local guide so I don't know many of the specifics. It was easy to identify these penguins I mean pigeons.


We spent much of the day at Long Beach, where there are lots of touristy things. Dad and I appreciated the moderate temperatures and immoderate constant bright sunshine.


There was some signage along the walkway identifying some of the creatures found nearby; I think this is a purple sandpiper--it looked and acted like a spotted sandpiper, a species I see a lot back home on fresh water.


We ended up in a place called Rancho Palo Verde, a beautiful cliff community. People go there to look out at the ocean at whales.


My favorite thing there was this hummingbird.

Comments

[ruthling.livejournal.com]

the song of the Anna's Hummingbird is so distinctive you'll be spotting them everywhere. I miss that.

[jenhime.livejournal.com]

When I was a kid, I lived in RPV for a couple of years. I loved going to the Point Vicente lighthouse to dolphin and whale watch. Haven't been back to visit in more than a decade, though...

[asakiyume.livejournal.com]

I like that hummingbird too.

[deathling.livejournal.com]

Oh my, I'm falling in love with CA.

[elainetyger.livejournal.com]

great sign picture

[detroitos.livejournal.com]

Looks like a great time and warm.