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For the most part it remains undeveloped, with rolling dunes, long beaches, and green marshes. I have seen dozens of Snowy Plovers and other shorebirds along the Emerald Coast of Florida, but until last week I had never seen their chicks! Nesting season has been underway for weeks here, and I was becoming worried I would never catch a glimpse of their tiny forms. MORE
Well, that is Long Beach in the background and that is a whale in the foreground. My parents made the drive down to New York City to visit Daisy, Desi, and me in Queens on Sunday and I had a great plan for the day. Whale-watching! This may come as somewhat of a surprise to those who don’t know about it but the waters just off of Queens can apparently be pretty good for whales at the right time of year. MORE
Because I had watched some of the kids solo the day before I was given special dispensation to spend a couple of hours on the mountain before we all headed out to the aquarium in Long Beach. The mountains of southern California are a necessary escape from the heat, smog, and suburbia that can plague the denizens of places like Orange County and Los Angeles. Mount Baldy, more properly though less popularly known as Mount San Antonio, is no exception. MORE
22, 2009 The writer is professor emeritus at the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at California State University, Long Beach. I learned an effective response long ago that has benefited both my blood pressure and friendships. To the Editor: Re “ Animal, Vegetable, Miserable ,” by Gary Steiner (Op-Ed, Nov. MORE
Kristina Cahill Long Beach, Calif., To the Editor: Re “ Mr. Puck’s Good Idea ” (editorial, March 26): Thank you for writing about the restaurateur Wolfgang Puck and his desire to buy meat raised humanely. This issue is an important one and needs to be talked about. If we are to live in a more peaceful world, we must abandon the cruelty on our plates. March 27, 2007 To the Editor: Livestock producers raise their animals under humane standards and under the care of a veterinarian. MORE
The road winds among the home steads enveloped in a thick and salty scent of sun-drying fish, by children playfully chasing each other next to muddy puddles and long-drop loos in the shape of separate tents… Another cart, this time an ass cart loaded with a huge fishing net and – the end. Walking along the beach, scanning from time to time: tents, gulls, fish, dogs, asses, fishermen and so on. …or journey to the end of the world. MORE
Broome is famous for its beautiful long beach, Cable Beach, which runs for approximately 23 kilometres from Gantheaume Point in the south to Willie Creek in the north. It is possible to walk or cycle this beach, but you need to be aware of the tide times for cycling as there is up to 10 metres of movement and the sand can become too soft to cycle on at high tide. Tree Martin and Cable Beach. MORE
Long Beach Related Topics 10,000 Birds
JUNE 28, 2016
For the most part it remains undeveloped, with rolling dunes, long beaches, and green marshes. I have seen dozens of Snowy Plovers and other shorebirds along the Emerald Coast of Florida, but until last week I had never seen their chicks! Nesting season has been underway for weeks here, and I was becoming worried I would never catch a glimpse of their tiny forms.
10,000 Birds
JUNE 25, 2013
Because I had watched some of the kids solo the day before I was given special dispensation to spend a couple of hours on the mountain before we all headed out to the aquarium in Long Beach. The mountains of southern California are a necessary escape from the heat, smog, and suburbia that can plague the denizens of places like Orange County and Los Angeles. Mount Baldy, more properly though less popularly known as Mount San Antonio, is no exception.
10,000 Birds
JUNE 27, 2013
The road winds among the home steads enveloped in a thick and salty scent of sun-drying fish, by children playfully chasing each other next to muddy puddles and long-drop loos in the shape of separate tents… Another cart, this time an ass cart loaded with a huge fishing net and – the end. Walking along the beach, scanning from time to time: tents, gulls, fish, dogs, asses, fishermen and so on. …or journey to the end of the world.
10,000 Birds
OCTOBER 7, 2013
Well, that is Long Beach in the background and that is a whale in the foreground. My parents made the drive down to New York City to visit Daisy, Desi, and me in Queens on Sunday and I had a great plan for the day. Whale-watching! This may come as somewhat of a surprise to those who don’t know about it but the waters just off of Queens can apparently be pretty good for whales at the right time of year.
Animal Ethics
APRIL 2, 2007
Kristina Cahill Long Beach, Calif., To the Editor: Re “ Mr. Puck’s Good Idea ” (editorial, March 26): Thank you for writing about the restaurateur Wolfgang Puck and his desire to buy meat raised humanely. This issue is an important one and needs to be talked about. If we are to live in a more peaceful world, we must abandon the cruelty on our plates. March 27, 2007 To the Editor: Livestock producers raise their animals under humane standards and under the care of a veterinarian.
Animal Ethics
NOVEMBER 24, 2009
22, 2009 The writer is professor emeritus at the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at California State University, Long Beach. I learned an effective response long ago that has benefited both my blood pressure and friendships. To the Editor: Re “ Animal, Vegetable, Miserable ,” by Gary Steiner (Op-Ed, Nov.
10,000 Birds
JUNE 30, 2013
Broome is famous for its beautiful long beach, Cable Beach, which runs for approximately 23 kilometres from Gantheaume Point in the south to Willie Creek in the north. It is possible to walk or cycle this beach, but you need to be aware of the tide times for cycling as there is up to 10 metres of movement and the sand can become too soft to cycle on at high tide. Tree Martin and Cable Beach.
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