We are growing milkweed in our garden this year for the Monarch butterfly, and we have never seen so many butterflies.
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HUMMINGBIRDS AT THE UCSC ARBORETUM
Tony took these photos of hummingbirds at the gardens in the UC Santa Cruz Arboretum.
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PLANTING FLOWERS FOR HUMMINGBIRDS
We made some changes in the garden this year, intentionally planting flowers for hummingbirds. Early in the spring we planted lots of flowering plants that attract hummingbirds and now have a variety of different colored birds that visit the yard. We try to provide natural food for them instead of using a hummingbird feeder.
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Discovering Mushrooms in Santa Cruz
Just after a rain is a perfect time for photographing mushrooms in the Santa Cruz hills. We only hunt them for photographs, and are not foraging.
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Seabirds in Santa Cruz
These are some of Tony’s best photos of seabirds taken in Santa Cruz, California. Many of them are from Seacliff State Beach.
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Fall foliage in Vermont
It would be hard to find a prettier fall location or friendlier people than in Vermont.
Flowers of Maui
The island of Maui in Hawaii is an incredible location to photograph nature. Just the variety of flowers is impressive. One of the most memorable things about a trip to the islands.
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Hakone Gardens in Spring | Santa Cruz area Japanese Garden
We visited the Hakone Gardens at the perfect time to see the cherry blossoms. A beautiful example of a Japanese garden.
Fall in the Berkshires
The Berkshires have a special look that makes you think of pumpkin pie and simpler times.