01/29/2026 Lake opening, Valentines day approaching

Clark's Couple @LakeHodgesPhotoTours

..The gentle ripples of the water reflect their connection, embodying the beauty of wildlife in its natural habitat. As a nature photographer and guide, I aim…….

12/04/2025 Grebe courtship has begun

Rushing Clark's Grebes@LakeHodgesPhotoTours

..You can always tell when the first migrating Grebes arrive at Lake Hodges—there’s a sudden uptick in their vocalizations, echoing across the water. Most photographers don’t realize there are actually two…….

11/03/2025 Fall colors and a little bit of everything

Fall colors @LakeHodgesPhotoTours

..the wintering birds arriving at Lake Hodges—a sure sign that the seasons are shifting. But before I dive into the latest sightings here at home, I want to take you somewhere new.

Recently, I had the chance to explore the…….

10/06/2025, Autumn is here

Baja California Tree Frog at Lake Hodges Photo Tours

..Autumn may be my favorite time of year. Spectacular sunrises abound. Raptors are starting to pair off. Owls are vocalizing into the wee hours. Migratory birds are…….

09-05-2025 Scotland Tour

Raptor mural @LakeHodgesPhotoTours

..are not dedicated photography trips, but I do bring my camera in the off chance that there are some interesting subjects…….

08/06/2025 Summertime

Praying Mantis @LakeHodgesPhotoTours

…the adult male disappeared early into my monitoring. I’ll never know for sure but we have a least one Cooper’s hawk in the area that also has some chicks to feed and……

06/30/2025 Quail, Snakes, Monarchs and more…

State bird, California Quail @lakehodgesphototours, @lakehodgesphototours

…the adult male disappeared early into my monitoring. I’ll never know for sure but we have a least one Cooper’s hawk in the area that also has some chicks to feed and……

05/28/2025 Woodpeckers!

Woodpecker Nest @LakeHodgesPhotoTours

…a thought occurred to me. Since the old bough had started to partially rot, I thought it may provide potential habitat for a woodpecker nest. I’d heard Nuttall’s Woodpecker activity in the area and……

05/04/2025 April highlights

1x1 Quail for post @lakehodgesphototours, #lakehodgesphototours

…The days are getting longer and warmer……

04/01/2025 March, action finally ramping up

Say What?! @lakeHodgesPhotoTours

…Finally, some late winter rains!

The Lake has come up a few feet and this appears to have lit a fire under the Grebes. Both Clark’s and Western are…..

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