Tag Archives: Nature

Alcove Falls

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Jack Elliott

Alcove Falls, San Rafael Wilderness, Santa Barbara County.

Posted in Santa Barbara County | Tagged backcountry, Backpacking, Creeks, falls, Hiking, Hiking (2), Landscape, Nature, Photos, Pics, San Rafael Wilderness, waterfalls, Wilderness | 1 Comment

Nojoqui Falls

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Jack Elliott

Alisal Road near Nojoqui Falls, Santa Barbara County. I stopped by Nojoqui Falls (pronounced na-hoe-ee) the other day for a looksee, which is located on the north slope of the Santa Ynez Mountains in Santa Barbara County (Jack’s Map). It’s … Continue reading →

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Bald Eagle Webcams, Santa Barbara Channel Islands

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Jack Elliott

In 2010, thanks to restoration efforts and years of hard work and patience by conservationists, a record 15 bald eaglets hatched on the Santa Barbara Channel Islands. This milestone event included two chicks on Santa Rosa Island which was the … Continue reading →

Posted in Santa Barbara County | Tagged Bald Eagles, Birding, Birds, Channel Islands, Eagles, Nature, Raptors, Video, Webcams | 11 Comments

Rincon Point Sunset, Slater at Work, Vandenberg Missile Launch?

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Jack Elliott

Sunset at Rincon Point with a line of headlights on the 101 freeway and something unknown in the sky. Rincon Point State Beach is located on the Santa Barbara and Ventura County line in California. To any surfer worth his … Continue reading →