Author Archives: Jack Elliott

Turkey Vulture

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Jack Elliott

A turkey vulture (Cathartes aura) soaring on the thermals above East Camino Cielo Road high atop the Santa Ynez Mountains above Santa Barbara. According to a widely accepted theory in ornithology, turkey vultures use their feces to help cool themselves … Continue reading →

Posted in Santa Barbara | Tagged Cathartes aura, Turkey vulture | 4 Comments

The Origin of the Name “California” and the Island Myth

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Jack Elliott

The Origin of the Name “California” “There ruled on that island of California, a queen great of body, very beautiful for her race, at a flourishing age, desirous in her thoughts of achieving great things, valiant in strength, cunning in … Continue reading →

Posted in California | Tagged Cartography, Cortes, Gulf of California, Maps, Nicholas de Fer, Santa Barbara, Sea of Cortes | 16 Comments

2×2 Bucks

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Jack Elliott

I was out wandering around the woods up in San Luis Obispo County on Sunday and saw a number of deer. I walked up on two doe and one small buck that were remarkably unafraid. I watched them for about … Continue reading →

Posted in San Luis Obispo County | Tagged Buck, Deer, Wildlife | 1 Comment

Canoe Campin’ and Fishin’ in Minnesota

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Jack Elliott

Clint Elliott plying the waters far from home. Northern Pike Related Posts: Clint Sliding Down Mono Dam Clint in Costa Rica Cliff Diving Montezuma Falls