Author Archives: Jim Coda

About Jim Coda

I am a nature photographer living in the San Francisco Bay Area. I specialize in photos of birds, mammals, and landscapes.

Petaluma Riverfront; Petaluma, California

Here is another photograph of that footbridge which crosses the Petaluma River in  downtown Petaluma with some of the City’s historic buildings in the background.  The previous photo was shot looking north. This photo was shot looking south.  It was … Continue reading

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Petaluma Riverfront, Petaluma, California

Petaluma is one of those few American cities that has a major river running through it that provides access to and from the ocean.  It enabled Petaluma to become an important city in the early days of California.  The main … Continue reading

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Bull Elk in Velvet, Point Reyes National Seashore

I was out at Point Reyes recently.  The male elk are all sporting new antlers covered in velvet.  They’re also still shedding their lighter-colored winter coats.  This bull was in the Tule Elk Preserve.  He was in a group of … Continue reading

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Point Reyes Beach, Point Reyes National Seashore

Point Reyes Beach begins at the Lighthouse area and runs for 10 miles in a northerly direction.  It is also called Ten Mile Beach (no surprise) and The Great Beach.    A better name might be Caution Beach because it … Continue reading

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Tree-Shrouded Entry; North District Operations Center, Point Reyes

I drive by this entry road every time I go to Point Reyes National Seashore.  I often think to myself that I should photograph it.  I finally did.  I don’t know exactly what goes on there, but I see Rangers … Continue reading

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Tree Rock; Petaluma, California

It looks like this oak tree is growing out of the rock.  It isn’t of course.  But they’ve shared the same spot for many years.  They’ve seen many cows come and go. The scene has been the subject of many … Continue reading

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The Mustard Plant; Napa and Sonoma Counties

One of the visual treats each winter and spring in the North Bay is the mustard that covers the ground in so many places.  It is especially common in the grape-growing areas of Napa ans Sonoma Counties. Mustard is not … Continue reading

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Lamb; Petaluma, California

Last spring I went out on the local roads looking for young goats and sheep to photograph.  I found some kids.  Click here to see one of those kids.  I also found a ranch that raises miniature horses. Click here … Continue reading

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Bobcat, Point Reyes National Seashore

I went out to Point Reyes today.  It was a beautiful day.  The temperature was in the mid-60s and the place was very crowded.  It was a slow day for me photography-wise.  Fortunately, near the end of the day this … Continue reading

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My 10 Favorite Wildlife Photos of 2012

About a year ago I posted a blog with my 10 favorite wildlife photos from 2011.  Here are my 10 favorites for 2012.  Most of this year’s photos are from Yellowstone. Finding and photographing this red fox vixen and her … Continue reading

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