| Lessons & Writings |
| Below are some of our writings that can be found in the form of newsletters, blog posts, articles, etc. that we have done. |
| Monterey Audubon Newsletters From 2012 to 2015 Chris was editor for the MAS newsletter. Below are his issues he created or contributed to. |
The Sanderling - Fall 2012
(A journey into birding, history of Audubon, Bird of the Century)
(A journey into birding, history of Audubon, Bird of the Century)
The Sanderling - Fall 2015
(Follow up: The Elephant and eBird, Seawatch program, Monterey Big Day, Memoriam:
Paul Eastman)
(Follow up: The Elephant and eBird, Seawatch program, Monterey Big Day, Memoriam:
Paul Eastman)
The Sanderling - Winter 2015
(Controversy in Conservation, Local conservation issues, All about optics, Some strange
birds, Editor's farewell)
(Controversy in Conservation, Local conservation issues, All about optics, Some strange
birds, Editor's farewell)
The Sanderling - Fall 2014
(About birding festivals, eBird Q&A, memoriams: Alan Baldridge, Jay Holcomb, Dick
Beidleman)
(About birding festivals, eBird Q&A, memoriams: Alan Baldridge, Jay Holcomb, Dick
Beidleman)
The Sanderling - Summer 2014
(Birds in Art, April Fools)
(Birds in Art, April Fools)
The Sanderling - Spring 2014
(The Elephant and eBird, all about eBird)
(The Elephant and eBird, all about eBird)
The Sanderling - Winter 2014
(Bird photography)
(Bird photography)
The Sanderling - Fall 2013
(Feeding birds)
(Feeding birds)
The Sanderling - Summer 2013
(Pelagic edition)
(Pelagic edition)
The Sanderling - Spring 2013
(A special day, History of wildlife rehab pt. 2, Tricolored Blackbird conservation, Memoriam:
May Gong-Tenney)
(A special day, History of wildlife rehab pt. 2, Tricolored Blackbird conservation, Memoriam:
May Gong-Tenney)
The Sanderling - Winter 2013
(Black Oystercatcher survey, History of wildlife rehab pt. 1, lead poisoning, birding ethics,
Memoriam: Richard Stallcup)
(Black Oystercatcher survey, History of wildlife rehab pt. 1, lead poisoning, birding ethics,
Memoriam: Richard Stallcup)
| MCP Actions - Blogs Chris' contributing articles and comments regarding photography. |
File Formats: How to save your images
(In the comments section, Chris' full write-up on how to save your images)
(In the comments section, Chris' full write-up on how to save your images)
How To Choose Which Images To Keep Versus Delete
(All about choosing images)
(All about choosing images)
The Truth about saving images in the JPEG format
(In the comments section, Chris' full write-up on how to save your images)
(In the comments section, Chris' full write-up on how to save your images)
| Laguna Grande Park campaign The current status of Chris' campaign to protect Laguna Grande Park |
Press Release #3
(Update and status on campaign efforts)
(Update and status on campaign efforts)
Press Release #2
(Public campaign to solicit help)
(Public campaign to solicit help)
Press Release #1
(Fundraising campaign)
(Fundraising campaign)
| Drone Usage An unofficial guide to drone usage in Monterey County. After numerous inquiries to Chris about the subject, he created this graph using input from all enforcing agencies. |
| eBird Use A synopsis of Chris' experience with eBird, including road blocks and processes. |
| GFNMS Comments on White Shark PEA Chris' letters to the Gulf of Farallones National Marine Sanctuary on the White Shark tagging efforts. |
| Personal Writings & Comments Chris' miscellaneous comments and writings on different topics. |
Effects of Unsubtantiated Statements on Legitimate Orgs
General comments written 9-7-12
General comments written 9-7-12
If the Serengeti Highway is built
General comments written 10-31-11
General comments written 10-31-11
GFNMS letter petitioning Dr. Domeier's permits
Letter written 8-6-10
Letter written 8-6-10
GFNMS letter commenting on the Draft Environmental Assesment
Letter written 10-11-10
Letter written 10-11-10
| The Wip - Blog Blog contribution on environmental conservation and Chris' creation of the movie Before It's Too Late. NOTE: The site is no longer functioning, below is the article as it showed. |
| Camera Trappings Campus - Blog article Wildlife photographer spotlight featuring a Q&A with Chris. |
Lightroom 5: basic importing, exporting, and watermarks
Written lesson plan on "how to"
Written lesson plan on "how to"
Serengeti Highway tactics
General comments written 2012 on tactics for successfully stopping the Serengeti Highway.
Can be used for other subjects.
General comments written 2012 on tactics for successfully stopping the Serengeti Highway.
Can be used for other subjects.
Rung'abure Birding Eco-Lodge proposal
In 2011 this village was supporting the Serengeti Highway due to the village's economy.
One of the leaders connected with Chris where he formulated an birding Eco-Lodge
proposal for the village to consider as an economical better alternative to the highway. This
document is a full plan on how any village with the right characteristics may use
eco-tourism as an alternative to environmental desctruction.
In 2011 this village was supporting the Serengeti Highway due to the village's economy.
One of the leaders connected with Chris where he formulated an birding Eco-Lodge
proposal for the village to consider as an economical better alternative to the highway. This
document is a full plan on how any village with the right characteristics may use
eco-tourism as an alternative to environmental desctruction.
NMS comments on Jetski ban
Comments submitted to the National Marine Sanctuary on the 2003 proposed Jetski ban
Comments submitted to the National Marine Sanctuary on the 2003 proposed Jetski ban
Hartzell's Heirarchy of Health
An overall flowchart for prioritizing and maintaining health.
An overall flowchart for prioritizing and maintaining health.
GFNMS letter commenting on the Environmental Assesment
Letter written 10-7-10
Letter written 10-7-10
Tigers of the Night
Chris' story on night diving with Tiger Sharks (originally written by request by Shark Diving
Magazine, but the magazine ceased and the story was never used).
Chris' story on night diving with Tiger Sharks (originally written by request by Shark Diving
Magazine, but the magazine ceased and the story was never used).
| Serengeti Highway Chris' writings and efforts to stop the Serengeti Highway. |
| Tacky Tourist Photo In 2010 the site featured one of our whacky shots. |
Farming and Canned Hunting in Conservation
General comments written 9-7-12
General comments written 9-7-12