Celebrate Biodiversity!

Happy Birthday Ed Abbey!

gregjoder — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 02:24:48 +0000

say no more…

Calypte anna

gregjoder — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:48:14 +0000

Just messing with slowing video down during the edit – thought a humningbird at a feeder would be a good subject…

Antilocapra americana sonoriensis

gregjoder — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 01:47:56 +0000

: Sonoran pronghorn. copyright: g. joder 2012

Had another great view of a few endangered Sonoran Pronghorn today. While I do get to view them through a spotting scope every work day, it’s especially nice to see them up close. Beautiful petite and dainty creatures they are…

Eschscholzia californica ssp. mexicana

gregjoder — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 01:37:17 +0000

: Mexican Gold Poppies. copyright g. joder 2012

The poppies are popping! And it’s only January… =0(

butterfly on rabbitbrush

gregjoder — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 01:27:59 +0000

: in Utah near the Colorado River… copyright: g. joder

a butterfly on rabbitbrush near the colorado river…

Endangered Sonoran Pronghorn

gregjoder — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 20:52:15 +0000

: Endangered Sonoran Pronghorn… Copyright: g. joder 2012

One of the few endangered sonoran pronghorn herds we monitor on a regular basis…

a flower

gregjoder — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 01:41:05 +0000

a flower... by g. joder

a flower…

Exploring the Sea of Cortez and Baja California

gregjoder — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 02:42:43 +0000

Sea kayaking across the Colorado River Delta:

Sea kayaking from Bahia San Luis Gonzaga to Bahia delos Angeles,Baja California:

Tucson to Loreto, Baja California in a Piper Comanche:

Loreto, Baja California toTucson in a Piper Comanche:

Before they were lost in the void of the web I thought I’d share these videos I posted on google a few years back. The camera I used at the time failed and so access to the mini DV tapes is costly. Watching these videos again reminds me that we *can* make our own adventures. There’s no need to pay thousands of dollars to an outfitter to take you someplace and cater to your safety and other needs. With a much smaller budget, detailed safety planning, practice, and good decision making skills you can create amazing adventure on your own…

sunset

gregjoder — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 02:43:13 +0000

yesterday’s sunset during my usual evening desert wander …

cactus

gregjoder — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:27:35 +0000