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Day: July 17, 2016

How could I say “no” to something the size of a mint chocolate chip waffle cone?

Posted on July 17, 2016 |

How could I say “no” to something the size of a mint chocolate chip waffle cone?

A season on the Lower Colorado River studying Elf Owls via telemetry.

Read moreHow could I say “no” to something the size of a mint chocolate chip waffle cone?

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Happy 5th anniversary to Keegan and Jacob! 🌻 Five Happy 5th anniversary to Keegan and Jacob! 🌻

Five years ago, these two got married at Paicines Ranch surrounded by golden sunflowers, big smiles, and so much love. Their private vows had me tearing up behind the camera, Jacob’s groomsmen huddle before saying “I do” was iconic, the BBQ hit the spot, and their people absolutely owned the dance floor.

And now little Tate is part of their story, which makes looking back on this day even sweeter. Cheers to the beautiful life you two are building together. 💛

@paicinesranch @keegan_dash
Remembering Courtney and Arif’s romantic wedding a Remembering Courtney and Arif’s romantic wedding at Chaminade Resort and Spa four years ago – Happiest Anniversary!

@chaminaderesort
Happy 4 years, Oliwia & JJ! Wild to think it’s al Happy 4 years, Oliwia & JJ!

Wild to think it’s already been four years since your Paicines Ranch wedding, after three years of planning and two pandemic postponements no less. From your sweet first look under the pepper tree to the bread and vodka ceremony, that epic “Hallelujah” first dance, and your whole crew circling around you on the dance floor, your day was so full of love, laughter, travel-loving adventure magic, and pure joy.

Here’s to more travels, more adventures, and many more years of that beautiful, easy love you two have. 💛

#paicinesranch #sanbenitoweddings @paicinesranch
 @olivia_with_a_w @romualdothefourth
I’ve now volunteered at a couple of @tortoisegroup I’ve now volunteered at a couple of @tortoisegroup Desert Tortoise Health Clinics, and they’ve quickly become one of my favorite volunteer gigs.

It’s been so much fun getting more hands-on experience with desert tortoise health assessments, meeting passionate tortoise custodians, and seeing just how much people love these little desert tanks.

The clinics also offer optional microchipping, giving lost tortoises a much better chance of finding their way back home.

Already looking forward to the next one. 🐢

#deserttortoise
#mojavedeserttortoise
#gopherusagassizii
#thetortoisegroup
#wildlifeconservation
#wildlifebiologist
Happy 4-year anniversary to Cassidy and Byron! 🍂 Happy 4-year anniversary to Cassidy and Byron! 🍂

Still smiling thinking back on your Paicines Ranch wedding, the golden light, the big laughs, and all the sweet chaos of the day. Four years already?! Rude how fast time moves, but I love that I got to capture this chapter for you two.

Cheers to many more years of love, adventures, and probably a few more perfectly ridiculous moments along the way. 🥂 

#paicinesranch #sanbenitoweddings @paicinesranch
Happy Father’s Day! Although my dad is no longer h Happy Father’s Day! Although my dad is no longer here, I carry his spirit with me every day through my love of nature.
I went to Arizona for bats and somehow still manag I went to Arizona for bats and somehow still managed to get distracted by birds.

The Chiricahuas are a ridiculously diverse place, and between acoustic monitoring, mist nets, harp traps, and bat handling, I kept finding myself chasing hummingbirds and warblers whenever I had a spare minute.

A few highlights from the week included Broad-billed Hummingbirds, Blue-throated Mountain-gems, Yellow Warblers, and a House Wren parent attempting to satisfy two very demanding fledglings.

My brain may have been full of bats, but the birds definitely found a way in too.

#broadbilledhummingbird
#cynanthuslatirostris
#bluethroatedmountaingem
#lampornisclemenciae
#yellowwarbler
#housewren
#chiricahuas
#wildlifebiologist
Just got back from 8 days at Bat Conservation & Ma Just got back from 8 days at Bat Conservation & Management’s Bat Survey Workshop at Southwestern Research Station in the Chiricahuas, and wow… my brain is absolutely stuffed full of bats.

By day, we learned how to analyze ultrasonic calls and identify species from acoustic data. By night, we headed into the field to set up acoustic detectors, mist nets, and harp traps, then spent hours catching, handling, measuring, identifying, and releasing bats.

I affectionately nicknamed it “Bat Boot Camp” because it was basically every waking minute dedicated to bats. Not a lot of sleep. A whole lot of learning. Completely worth it.

The instructors were incredible. Their passion for bats was infectious, and many of them have been pioneers in bat research and conservation for decades. It was such a privilege to learn from people who have helped shape the field.

One of my favorite parts was that every night felt a little like opening a surprise package. We never knew exactly what would end up in the nets. By the end of the workshop, we had documented 20 species, which still blows my mind.

I came home with new skills, new friends, a newfound obsession with acoustic monitoring, and an even deeper appreciation for these amazing little mammals.

Bats are ridiculously cool.

#batbootcamp
#batconservation
#chiroptera
#batresearch
#acousticmonitoring
#wildlifebiologist
#fieldwork
#southwesternresearchstation
#chiricahuas
Four years has flown by since Dani and Adam's unfo Four years has flown by since Dani and Adam's unforgettable wedding at Saratoga Springs – wishing you both a happy anniversary filled with love and joy! 💕

#saratogaspringswedding #fairytalewedding #bayareawedding
Veronica and Alfonso's wedding day was a dream com Veronica and Alfonso's wedding day was a dream come true. After their beautiful ceremony at the historical Mission San Juan Bautista, they whisked away to Paicines Ranch in style, riding in his grandfather's stunning 1955 teal and white Oldsmobile. Talk about a grand entrance! Surrounded by the beauty of nature, their reception was a night to remember. Happy three year anniversary to you both and your growing family!

#VeronicaAndAlfonso #WeddingDayMagic #VESO2023 #SanBenitoCounty #DiscoverSanBenito #SanBenitoWedding #paicinesranch #sanjuanmission @paicinesranch #VeronicaAndAlfonso #WeddingDayMagic #VESO2023 #SanBenitoCounty #DiscoverSanBenito #SanBenitoWedding #paicinesranch #sanjuanmission @paicinesranch @v.e.r.o.m.v

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