Saturday, November 28, 2009

Out of Hibernation

I leave in just over a week for a trip I had no intention of taking up until 4 weeks ago. And by no intention I mean I did not plan it nor have I had many thoughts of going where I am going. At least, not in the immediate or near future...because I am always game for traveling, but there are certain places I planned to see before others. Anyway, I am awakening from my slumber. Explanation and new post soon!

Until then, here are three slideshows of what have mostly consumed my last 6 months:

1) Surveying birds, small mammals and habitat in CDFG Region 2 of the Sierra Nevadas. May-September 2009.


2) A three day trek to summit the tallest peak in the continental US., Mt. Whitney (14,505ft). August 7-12, 2009. Elevation gain: 6,450ft. Total miles hiked: 21. Training for this began in January, 2009.


3) Setting up and checking motion-sensored and infrared cameras, hair snares and bait stations looking for mesocarnivores of the Sierra Nevadas. September-December 2009.