I have lived on California's Central Coast since 1995. Took up serious birding upon arrival. My seldom used camera is a Panasonic DMC FZ8. An iPhone mini is my camera of choice. I am a retired teacher. I became fixated on the geology of the Franciscan Complex/Mélange last year., 2020. While still keeping in touch with the Franciscan, my focus is now, primarily on California’s volcanic past.