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Articles from Daily Newsletter on Dec 17, 2012 reads comments
Betsy Cramer released a rehabilitated grebe back to the ocean and freedom.[pics] (12/17/12) 1079 12

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Dec 11, 2012 reads comments
A subscriber embraced the holiday spirit by attending the Parade of Lights. [pics] (12/11/12) 1300 7

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Nov 26, 2012 reads comments
The sun was shining through the fog at about 10 this morning, enough for a man and his son to paddle out and a cormorant to dry his wings. [pics] (11/26/12) 1061 3

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Jul 17, 2012 reads comments
Along with the problems the California Brown Pelicans are having finding food and avoiding fishing line, there are instances of cruelty. [pics] (07/17/12) 1409 16

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Jul 02, 2012 reads comments
A local CHP helped facilitate the rescue and rehabilitation of a wounded pelican.[pics] (07/02/12) 1274 8

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Jun 25, 2012 reads comments
A brisk breeze Saturday evening at East Beach had kites chasing a pelican. [pic] (06/25/12) 1035 3

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Jun 17, 2012 reads comments
Walking my dog last evening for his evening scamper, I caught a glimpse of this unusual scene. [pic] (06/17/12) 1945 15

Articles from Daily Newsletter on May 20, 2012 reads comments
The Ka Nai'a Outrigger Rig Run Race, a series of races sponsored by the Ka Nai'a Outrigger Canoe Club of Santa Barbara, began today at 8 AM. [pics] (05/20/12) 1056 2

Articles from Daily Newsletter on May 19, 2012 reads comments
Betsy Cramer nearly escaped a T-Rex at the Museum of Natural History. [pic] (05/19/12) 934 2

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Jan 25, 2012 reads comments
Admiring the changing light last evening, Betsy Cramer watched this small flock of Canada Geese come in for a landing on Mission Creek. [pics] (01/25/12) 1041 10

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Dec 28, 2011 reads comments
Adding to the collection of pictures of the moon and Venus: here are the heavenly bodies as I saw them at about 6 pm. [pics] (12/28/11) 1151 3

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Dec 15, 2011 reads comments
Last weekend, Betsy Cramer was privileged to participate in a thank-you by the US Fish and Wildlife Service at the Santa Barbara Zoo. [pics] (12/15/11) 1205 8

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Dec 11, 2011 reads comments
Betsy Cramer got up early and saw an eclipsed moon at East Beach. [pic] (12/11/11) 1057 6

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Nov 28, 2011 reads comments
Quite a few pelicans, adults as well as juveniles have come in to the seabird pond for care recently. Betsy Cramer photo. [pic] (11/28/11) 1530 5

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Nov 10, 2011 reads comments
The harbor reflections always fascinate me, the boats, the birds, clouds, docks and people, too, shimmering. [pic] (11/10/11) 1383 11

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Oct 31, 2011 reads comments
Betsy R. Cramer posted a piccy of a night heron at sunset, waiting for the pleasures of the night. [pic] (10/31/11) 729 3

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Oct 28, 2011 reads comments
The setting sun at Shoreline Park yesterday made for some perfect silhouetted photos. [pics] (10/28/11) 1111 5

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Oct 23, 2011 reads comments
Last evening at Mission Creek, Betsy Cramer saw a congregation of Snowy Egrets, standing around, occasionally poking in the mud for a tasty tidbit. [pic] (10/23/11) 1312 9

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Oct 13, 2011 reads comments
Following along after Dan, here's a snap of the moon reflections from Shoreline Park. Betsy Cramer photo. [pic] (10/13/11) 915 7

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Oct 11, 2011 reads comments
Dan Seibert thinks that he is living parallel lives with Betsy Cramer as they both took pictures of fog and a mural today. [pic] (10/11/11) 953 2
Monday morning, at East Beach and Stearns Wharf the fog horn at the point of the breakwater sounded mournful. Betsy Cramer photos. [pics] (10/11/11) 1121 2
Walking back from Stearns Wharf this morning, Betsy Cramer came upon these provocative messages on E. Mason, along with the eye-catching murals. [pic] (10/11/11) 1977 7

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Oct 01, 2011 reads comments
The moon sliver setting as seen from East Beach, City College lights; one second-long time exposure with a Canon point-and-shoot. [pic] (10/01/11) 1269 7

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Sep 15, 2011 reads comments
Betsy Cramer, in response to a previous story, took a picture of this prominent looking sailboat. [pic] (09/15/11) 2112 25
Probably not exactly what Robert Herrick had in mind when he wrote "gather ye rosebuds while ye may." Betsy Cramer photo. [pic] (09/15/11) 1361 5

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Sep 13, 2011 reads comments
Tonight's moonrise was so beautiful from Stearns Wharf, the water barely a-ripple, Betsy Cramer wanted to share a glimpse. [pic] (09/13/11) 1564 9
Sunday was the last day for visitors to the Museum of Natural History's wondrous butterfly exhibit. Betsy Cramer photos. [pics] (09/13/11) 776 5

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Sep 12, 2011 reads comments
Betsy Cramer photographed the moon at Chase Palm Park, Sunday evening, 7 hours and 31 minutes before full moon. [pics] (09/12/11) 1108 4

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Sep 01, 2011 reads comments
A hazy, peaceful morning at West Beach was photographed earlier this week by Betsy Cramer. [pic] (09/01/11) 1126 2

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Aug 29, 2011 reads comments
There were five juvenile pelicans paddling in the Bird Refuge. A couple of them seemed to get some fish by scooping. Betsy Cramer photos. [pics] (08/29/11) 1032 2

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Aug 27, 2011 reads comments
It was a beautiful on Friday, early morning, soft light on Butterfly Beach, where the terns were hunting. Betsy Cramer photo. [pic] (08/27/11) 936 8

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Aug 17, 2011 reads comments
Here's a shot at the harbor of the full moon and mast reflections shimmering in the evening breeze. Betsy Cramer photo. [pic] (08/17/11) 1407 5

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Jul 26, 2011 reads comments
Housing Santa Barbara, a design charrette to envision compact neighborhoods for downtown, took place this weekend. Betsy Cramer photos. [pics] (07/26/11) 1657 23

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Jul 24, 2011 reads comments
Betsy Cramer happened upon a beautiful afternoon of pelicans flying and pelicans being released while at Haskells on Friday. [pics] (07/24/11) 1102 7

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Jul 11, 2011 reads comments
It's summer and the just-fledged Brown Pelicans have come to the mainland from their nests on the Channel Islands. Betsy Cramer photos. [pics] (07/11/11) 1733 9

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Jul 07, 2011 reads comments
The SB Wildlife Care Network has been receiving a lot of juvenile pelicans recently. Here are some pictures of them at the seabird facility. [pics] (07/07/11) 1544 4

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Jul 05, 2011 reads comments
Betsy Cramer returned to Cabrillo Boulevard by bike. At 8:30 on Monday, Stearns Wharf was packed. [pics] (07/05/11) 1285 1
Betsy Cramer shares these snaps for those few SB residents who were not at the beach or biking with her along the bikeway! [pics] (07/05/11) 1754 2

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Jun 22, 2011 reads comments
Viewing the revivified Channing Peake mural at Sunday's open house at the new airport. UPDATED with full mural photo. Betsy Cramer photos. [pics] (06/22/11) 1689 11

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Jun 09, 2011 reads comments
This afternoon, Betsy Cramer was closing a gate when she noticed a small lizard she'd never seen before. Does anyone know what it is? [pics] (06/09/11) 2159 15

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Jun 06, 2011 reads comments
What beautiful after-the-rain-light it was Sunday evening, pleasing man and (perhaps) beast. Betsy Cramer photos. [pics] (06/06/11) 1215 6

Articles from Daily Newsletter on May 29, 2011 reads comments
Betsy Cramer spent several hours at the Museum of Natural History with the butterflies. This year's exhibit is simply wonderful. [pics] (05/29/11) 1900 7

Articles from Daily Newsletter on May 09, 2011 reads comments
A bird saga at June Taylor's seabird facility ended well when the older Black Crowned Night Heron siblings accepted the youngest into the nest. [pics] (05/09/11) 1485 16

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Apr 23, 2011 reads comments
This is the season of babies and it's important to be very careful when pruning hedges -- and watering even potted plants in a patio. [pics] (04/23/11) 2012 12

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Apr 16, 2011 reads comments
What a wonderfully windy Wednesday afternoon it was! From the lone kite surfer to Wet Wednesday sailors to the grebes paddling. [pics] (04/16/11) 1067 1

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Apr 05, 2011 reads comments
Here are some glimpses of the Botanic Garden on Friday. Poppies, mimulus, light and shadows, a tiny spider, iris, waterfalls, and much, much more. [pics] (04/05/11) 1267 11

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Apr 01, 2011 reads comments
Glimpses of orange, patterns in my backyard jungle. Calla lilies, leaves and flowers, are constantly fascinating. [pics] (04/01/11) 1467 4

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Mar 28, 2011 reads comments
Early this morning, Betsy Cramer paused some minutes to watch Montecito Peak emerge from the clouds. [pic] (03/28/11) 1558 3

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Mar 26, 2011 reads comments
A pair of winsome Whimbrels at the beach in Santa Barbara on Wednesday. Betsy Cramer photos. [pics] (03/26/11) 1528 8

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Mar 25, 2011 reads comments
The storm has moved on but the unfortunate tugboat, including what looks like part of its bow, as well as trash remain. [pics] (03/25/11) 2123 5

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Mar 21, 2011 reads comments
These don't really give a sense of how very windy and rainy it was a little after 9 am when these snaps were taken from the East Beach parking area. [pics] (03/21/11) 2086 2

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Mar 12, 2011 reads comments
From 8:15-8:30 these pictures were taken at Leadbetter. Fishing boats, mostly, took precautions and were out of the harbor. Betsy Cramer photos. [pics] (03/12/11) 1650 add
Betsy stopped by the Botanic Garden yesterday. What a pleasure it was to be there without the tensions of the last years! [pics] (03/12/11) 905 5

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Mar 04, 2011 reads comments
Here's a glimpse of raindrops this morning on calla lilies and freesias. Betsy Cramer was fascinated to see the details inside the drops. [pics] (03/04/11) 1611 12

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Feb 28, 2011 reads comments
Last evening Betsy Cramer caught a glimpse of this Edward Hopperesque scene from the Milpas offramp. It's another side of Santa Barbara... [pic] (02/28/11) 2083 18

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Feb 21, 2011 reads comments
This happy scene caught Betsy Cramer's camera eye on Sunday evening on East Beach. [pic] (02/21/11) 1452 4

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Feb 19, 2011 reads comments
Betsy Cramer was at East Beach around noon taking photos during strong winds. Several kiteboarders and pelicans were also out. [pics] (02/19/11) 1659 4

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Jan 27, 2011 reads comments
Betsy Cramer noticed two families in a lovely January scene, clear bright and friendly, that were in front of the Biltmore. [pics] (01/27/11) 1660 12

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Jan 24, 2011 reads comments
Betsy Cramer reports that the SB Wildlife Care Network has opened its new pelican facility on Fairview. [pics] (01/24/11) 820 16

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Jan 21, 2011 reads comments
You can see quite a few grebes just a little offshore and in the harbor. They migrate to the coast in the winter from their lake nesting grounds. [pic] (01/21/11) 959 1

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Jan 18, 2011 reads comments
Betsy Cramer took this photo of a sweetly warm evening on East Beach Sunday night. [pic] (01/18/11) 1413 4

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Jan 13, 2011 reads comments
Midday, when the sun is out, as was so today, the monarchs at Ellwood are beautiful, even when they're resting in the grass. [pics] (01/13/11) 1531 3

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Jan 03, 2011 reads comments
Heavy rain this afternoon did not keep a windsurfer out of the water or the pelicans out of the sky. Betsy Cramer photos. [pics] (01/03/11) 1060 3

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Dec 29, 2010 reads comments
Death of a bookstore - Borders on Sunday afternoon: Shed a tear or two, especially with the soon-to-be demise of Barnes and Noble. [pics] (12/29/10) 2403 63

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Dec 27, 2010 reads comments
Two pelicans, juveniles, particularly hungry, wait for Betsy at June Taylor's gate for their Christmas morning fish. [pics] (12/27/10) 1170 2
Gulls hunting on Christmas Day was Betsy's best photo of a passing moment. For me, she writes, the best is the best of the present. [pics] (12/27/10) 881 2

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Dec 23, 2010 reads comments
This morning's shower: An over-flowing gutter and fast-moving rain drops, blurring against a fern and background oak: If we can't have snow .. [pic] (12/23/10) 2752 2

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Dec 20, 2010 reads comments
When darkness neared, the Sapphire Princess glowed. Low tide was especially low Sunday night. Betsy Cramer photos. [pics] (12/20/10) 1718 5
Not much fun today for cruise ship passengers arriving this morning, with only an occasional break in the rain. Betsy Cramer photos. [pics] (12/20/10) 1420 2

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Dec 14, 2010 reads comments
Betsy Cramer's photograph of a heron watching the sunset is a particularly evocative image. [pic] (12/14/10) 1641 6

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Dec 13, 2010 reads comments
A lovely warm night brought out crowds for last night's Parade of Lights. Here's a glimpse of people watching the parade. [pics] (12/13/10) 1569 4

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Dec 11, 2010 reads comments
It was a quiet Friday afternoon at Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden, with pictures saying more than words. Betsy Cramer photos. [pics] (12/11/10) 1182 9

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Dec 08, 2010 reads comments
Betsy Cramer spent the evening in the city council chamber at the forum of the applicant hopefuls. All 46 applicants were present. [pics] (12/08/10) 817 8

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Dec 06, 2010 reads comments
22 of the 46 hopeful applicants to fill the departed Das Williams's city council seat gathered at the Faulkner Gallery for a forum yesterday. [pic] (12/06/10) 978 12

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Dec 04, 2010 reads comments
How quickly the light changes! Betsy Cramer photographed Mission Creek and then took another photo up the street, 20 minutes apart. [pics] (12/04/10) 1377 6

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Dec 01, 2010 reads comments
It was chilly at East Beach last evening, but that didn't stop a dog fetching a ball or seabirds have hunting for their dinners. Betsy Cramer photos. [pics] (12/01/10) 1181 2

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Nov 15, 2010 reads comments
How happy the pelicans must be to have the dredge back in operation, notes Betsy Cramer. Here's her picture of a favorite Santa Barbara scene. [pic] (11/15/10) 1087 5

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Nov 08, 2010 reads comments
Saturday's sunrise was picture perfect at the harbor and a few minutes later, seen from East Beach. Betsy Cramer photos. [pics] (11/08/10) 1891 4

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Oct 23, 2010 reads comments
It was a lovely sunrise this morning, sun! after our days of drizzle. It brought out photographers to East Beach and the harbor. [pics] (10/23/10) 1172 6

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Oct 18, 2010 reads comments
During a Sunday evening pause between rain drops, the clouds were beautiful at East Beach near Mission Creek. Betsy Cramer photo. [pic] (10/18/10) 1186 3

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Oct 14, 2010 reads comments
While en-route to see an exhibit at the Museum of Natural History, Betsy Cramer was charmed by this collection of birdhouses. [pic] (10/14/10) 1270 7

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Oct 12, 2010 reads comments
Saturday was the much anticipated annual Harbor Seafood Festival which was well attended. Betsy Cramer photos. [pics] (10/12/10) 1384 6

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Oct 08, 2010 reads comments
Betsy Cramer shot this photograph of the storm clouds billowing over the mountains Wednesday evening around 6 p.m. [pic] (10/08/10) 1348 2

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Oct 02, 2010 reads comments
Another shot of the sunset clouds, taken from Milpas Street. Betsy Cramer photo. [pic] (10/02/10) 1099 1

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Sep 25, 2010 reads comments
A book lover's dream: so many worlds to explore! (Or, perhaps, it's a book lover's nightmare, so many books, so little time!) Betsy Cramer photos. [pic] (09/25/10) 1071 5

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Sep 15, 2010 reads comments
There were quite a few whimbrels on East Beach Monday evening, and here is one stepping brightly along. Betsy Cramer photo. [pic] (09/15/10) 2176 15

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Sep 10, 2010 reads comments
Betsy Cramer saw this hummingbird sipping Canna nectar at Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden. [pic] (09/10/10) 1366 6

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Sep 04, 2010 reads comments
Betsy Cramer went for an afternoon bike ride and saw Peter Howorth and two members of the Harbor Patrol and beach guards rescuing a sea lion. [pics] (09/04/10) 2707 11

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Aug 30, 2010 reads comments
Betsy Cramer went to the dogs, the annual Santa Barbara Kennel Club Dog Show at Earl Warren, that is. [pics] (08/30/10) 2941 9

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Aug 28, 2010 reads comments
Friday afternoon, around 4:30, fog rushed in, cooling the sunbathers on West Beach. (Many more people sunning there this year!) Betsy Cramer photos. [pics] (08/28/10) 1771 1

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Aug 25, 2010 reads comments
There was a full moon over East Beach on Monday night. Betsy Cramer took photographs of the skimmers and soccer players. [pics] (08/25/10) 1896 5

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Aug 14, 2010 reads comments
A murder of crows and a sliver of moon near Milpas on Thursday evening, a little after 8. Photo by Betsy Cramer. [pic] (08/14/10) 1914 21

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Aug 12, 2010 reads comments
Betsy Cramer stopped by the harbor before a lecture at the Maritime Museum and watched the unloading of sea urchins. [pics] (08/12/10) 2172 14

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Aug 05, 2010 reads comments
Roger has the scanner report. The Skateboarding Beer Runners have struck again! On another call someone was threatening to shoot someone who had a big stick. (08/05/10) 1746 4

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Jul 29, 2010 reads comments
This morning Betsy Cramer was admiring a perfectly-formed circular web with a tiny spider at work when she clumsily intervened. [pic] (07/29/10) 1227 4

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Jul 16, 2010 reads comments
Betsy Cramer submitted some beautiful photos of yesterday's Wet Wednesday sailboat race outside the harbor.[pic] (07/16/10) 1489 6

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Jul 12, 2010 reads comments
While looking at her habanero chile plant, Betsy Cramer spotted a very small grasshopper-like creature looking at her with a certain intelligence. [pics] (07/12/10) 1765 8

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Jul 01, 2010 reads comments
Betsy Cramer reminds us that even ordinary garden flowers can sparkle. [pic] (07/01/10) 1450 12

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Jun 28, 2010 reads comments
Betsy Cramer suggests that Stand in the Sand would have perhaps been best photographed from the air, but her eye-level shots are interesting too. [pics] (06/28/10) 1692 15

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Jun 26, 2010 reads comments
Betsy Cramer shares two lovely photos taken at the Santa Barbara Harbor on Friday evening, with a high tide and a rising nearly full moon. [pics] (06/26/10) 1131 4

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Jun 21, 2010 reads comments
Betsy Cramer sent in a picture of a black-crowned night heron and the moon (and apparently this is the answer to the question above). [pic] (06/21/10) 1668 3

Articles from Daily Newsletter on May 15, 2010 reads comments
Betsy Cramer posted some pictures of wild life she was at the harbor on Friday. [pics] (05/15/10) 1296 5

Articles from Daily Newsletter on May 13, 2010 reads comments
Betsy Cramer says that Nasturtiums are so ordinary here we hardly pause to look closely at their jungle of leaves, stems and flowers. [pics] (05/13/10) 1211 12

Articles from Daily Newsletter on May 01, 2010 reads comments
Just across from the very busy AVP on West Beach Betsy Cramer noticed this flower pair: a rose and gladiolus. [pic] (05/01/10) 1168 1

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Apr 10, 2010 reads comments
Betsy Cramer reports that 20 hours after her photo of the monarch tucked into the chrysalis, the butterfly flew free. [pics] (04/10/10) 1200 15

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Apr 09, 2010 reads comments
Betsy spotted a beautiful butterfly chrysalis and wonders when the new life will emerge from its protective shell. [pic] (04/09/10) 1278 15
After the DA candidate forum, where urban problems swirled, Betsy Cramer saw some birds of paradise in a spotlight, basking in quietness. [pic] (04/09/10) 1019 1

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Apr 08, 2010 reads comments
This scene caught Betsy's eye last evening. Waiting for a ride, missed the boat or just there? [pic] (04/08/10) 1556 7

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Apr 07, 2010 reads comments
Pelicans and skimmers share West Beach last evening, enjoying the just after sundown chill that kept most people away. Betsy Cramer photos. [pics] (04/07/10) 1929 3

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Apr 01, 2010 reads comments
From a little beyond Cold Spring Tavern to the intersection of 154/101, here were some of the roadside flowers and new spring leaves. [pics] (04/01/10) 1512 7

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Mar 29, 2010 reads comments
This year, Betsy's no-maintenance nasturtiums have been mostly leaves, amazingly huge lotus-like leaves and very few flowers. [pics] (03/29/10) 1080 5

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Mar 28, 2010 reads comments
Betsy Cramer reports that all those white heads along the dredge pipe belong to adult pelicans. [pic] (03/28/10) 1180 add

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Feb 16, 2010 reads comments
Quite a few pelicans are back, on the sandspit, along West Beach, and roosting on the bait barge, the favored and protected place. [pics] (02/16/10) 1080 2

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Feb 05, 2010 reads comments
A great blue heron waits on Wednesday evening. The photo was taken at the harbor near Sea Landing, at about 5:30. [pic] (02/05/10) 1390 9

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Jan 31, 2010 reads comments
Fishermen and seabirds have co-existed forever. Betsy found a scene that showed the close relationship. [pic] (01/31/10) 1338 6

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Jan 30, 2010 reads comments
There's nothing much left of the 9 boats tossed onto East Beach. The last pieces were being scraped up this evening. [pics] (01/30/10) 1462 add

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Jan 23, 2010 reads comments
Our third bird photo of the day, from Betsy, is a duck hunkered down for the storm. [pic] (01/23/10) 990 3

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Jan 22, 2010 reads comments
Strong winds and rain this morning a little after 9 at Leadbetter where the parking lot was being protected for the high tide a little after 11. [pic] (01/22/10) 1512 1

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Jan 20, 2010 reads comments
Tuesday morning on East Beach, Betsy spotted two boats that had come loose from their moorings in the storm. [pics] (01/20/10) 2829 13

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Jan 19, 2010 reads comments
Here's a follow-up on the pictures of chocolate-colored water. This pelican had oil on his chest. Seabirds may be in trouble after storms. [pic] (01/19/10) 1500 3
High wind and whitecaps Monday at about 11, but the waves had not broken through the Leadbetter or East Beach parking lots. [pic] (01/19/10) 1631 add

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Jan 14, 2010 reads comments
Here are a great blue heron hunting and a common loon, swimming through reflections this morning at the harbor. [pics] (01/14/10) 1062 3
High tide and big surf brought waves and photographers to Leadbetter and the harbor. [pics] (01/14/10) 2034 3

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Jan 10, 2010 reads comments
Betsy Cramer saw a cloud formation that didn't last very long before evaporating, but in those few minutes a bird floated above Santa Barbara. [pic] (01/10/10) 1643 17

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Jan 02, 2010 reads comments
Yesterday, at minus low tide, it was busy on Leadbetter, probably all the beaches. Here are a few shots, including one of a successful egret. [pics] (01/02/10) 1526 4

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Dec 31, 2009 reads comments
Earlier than Dan's pictures, but also from Leadbetter .. a spectacular sky photo taken by Betsy Cramer Wednesday afternoon. [pic] (12/31/09) 1327 3
At Montana de Oro on a late afternoon in July: the fog is coming in, the sun disappearing, but at least one bird still sings before settling down. [pic] (12/31/09) 1021 1

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Dec 29, 2009 reads comments
Almost resolution time - a reader submits some ideas for communitywide resolutions. Add yours in the comments section. (12/29/09) 899 6

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Dec 25, 2009 reads comments
Betsy Cramer posted an awesome picture of a decorated sailboat in the Parade of Lights. And she thanks Edhat for all we do. [pic] (12/25/09) 1775 5

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Dec 22, 2009 reads comments
Betsy Cramer reports that it was quiet on East Beach early Monday morning, with the skimmers pausing between skims and a sandpiper scurrying past. [pics] (12/22/09) 1691 6

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Dec 17, 2009 reads comments
Bookending Dan's West Beach morning with a quiet East Beach evening, where Betsy also found beautiful colors. [pic] (12/17/09) 1072 4

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Dec 16, 2009 reads comments
Betsy spotted this holiday decoration on a morning walk. Should a rooftop not be available, Santa is happy to hang out on the front porch. [pic] (12/16/09) 1289 1

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Dec 15, 2009 reads comments
Here are more of Betsy's photos from a wonderful Parade of Lights this year. Updated with lobster and reindeer boats. [pics] (12/15/09) 1821 12

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Dec 14, 2009 reads comments
It was a wonderful Parade of Lights this year, the best ever! It must have been a hard job for judges: every single boat had something special! [pics] (12/14/09) 1557 1

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Dec 13, 2009 reads comments
Betsy found napping Godwits, a regular gull feeder, with an advance guard of two waiting gulls, and watched a pelican fly to the sandspit roost area. [pics] (12/13/09) 999 8

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Dec 07, 2009 reads comments
Hanging around the 800 block of Anacapa Street, Betsy was fascinated by the interplay of light and shadow on the post office and the Riviera behind. [pic] (12/07/09) 1302 3

Articles from Daily Newsletter on Nov 28, 2009 reads comments
Betsy Cramer was repairing a gutter, anticipating rain, when she noticed two woodpeckers flying about. And, she took a beautiful picture with them in it. [pic] (11/28/09) 1235 2

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There have been very low tides the last couple of afternoons and Betsy went to Leadbetter and watched the shorebirds hunt in the late afternoon light. [pic] (11/17/09) 1281 9

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Happy Friday! Here's another caption collaboration to help you wile away the hours until the weekend arrives. (11/07/09) 2027 36

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Betsy Cramer sent a beautiful morning rose photo with the moon in the background. [pic] (11/04/09) 1332 2

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Betsy glimpsed herons at the harbor and at Mission Creek. The last two are a Great Blue Heron in the foreground and its cousin, a Great Egret. [pics] (10/25/09) 858 add

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COUNT: Yard Sign Count: Even though there were some very strong political biases sitting in the passenger seats of the green car, all candidate yard signs were duly recorded, and all illegal yard signs were photographed and logged. (10/18/09) 3124 10

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Betsy Cramer sent in a photo series about the release of 11 healthy sea birds, 2 gulls, 3 young pelicans and 6 cormorants last week. [pics] (09/28/09) 929 7

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Artist Dennis Shives's sleeping sand rabbit was one of the great creations at the Citizens Planning Association sandcastle contest. [pic] (09/21/09) 2859 2

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Passing by on West Beach, Betsy was fascinated by the row of captain-less Sabots pulling at their moorings in the light breeze. [pics] (09/15/09) 1105 7

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Betsy Cramer sent in a picture of an animal that visited her front yard on the lower east side. It's not as sexy as a bobcat kitten, but quite fascinating. [pic] (09/03/09) 2573 11

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Betsy Cramer thought the light Wednesday evening at East Beach was particularly beautiful, and so is her photo. [pic] (08/28/09) 1156 3

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This morning, Betsy Cramer found an interesting and evocative view she thought worth sharing with you... [pic] (08/13/09) 1173 9

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Betsy Cramer took some pictures from the outside and the inside of a pollen-laden bee busy in a magnolia blossom at Home Improvement. [pics] (08/10/09) 1168 3

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On Monday afternoon Betsy Cramer was on the beachwalk bikepath with three of her friends, one them white and hairy. [pic] (08/05/09) 1177 4

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Betsy Cramer posted pictured of two creatures brought to the SBWCN in the last days - a tiny sparrow and a pelican who did not survive. [pics] (08/04/09) 947 2

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On Wednesday, the full moon gliding through the clouds, Betsy Cramer went to East Beach to see if she could see the grunions run. [pics] (07/11/09) 1303 8

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This little gull came in yesterday from Shell Beach to June Taylor of the SBWCN. Betsy Cramer had never seen such a young gull before. [pics] (07/06/09) 1083 4

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Betsy Cramer pedaled out to Stearns Wharf and reports that pelicans used to being fed by humans are swallowing fishing hooks and line. [pic] (06/23/09) 879 3

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Betsy Cramer took pictures at Solstice, concentrating on faces, thinking they'd be representative of the spirit of the parade. [pics] (06/22/09) 796 3

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Betsy Cramer went to a meeting at the Museum of Natural History on Thursday evening. She felt a sense of mystery in the dimly-lit walkways. [pic] (06/21/09) 839 3

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It's caterpillar time! Keep an eye out for the handsome yellow and black-striped creatures, feeding on various milkweed. [pics] (06/18/09) 1069 4

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More Dog Pics! These are from SantaBarbaraPix, a friend of Ed and the official photographer of the State Street Mile. [pics] (06/01/09) 1835 3
Betsy Cramer took more great Edhat Dog Walk pictures, from a different angle or angles. [pics] (06/01/09) 1294 3

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Betsy Cramer sent a photo of a lonely gull at the Wildlife Care Network facility, where all the residents had been evacuated for the fire. [pic] (05/16/09) 980 add

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Day 3: Citizen journalist and staff photos. Flare-up, plumes above Rose Garden, evacuee shots, fire monster, panorama, Betsy Cramer skyline shots, and more. [pics] (05/08/09) 3154 1

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Photos from multiple contributors here: Wednesday evening, the smoking inferno is over the city and making it hard to tell where the edge of the fire is. [pic] (05/07/09) 3154 add

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Betsy Cramer has been walking about town, glancing here and there. Here are three sights that caught her camera's eye. [pics] (04/28/09) 1074 3

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Betsy Cramer shows us how beautiful green can be in her most recent collection of photographs of morning dew. [pics] (04/24/09) 940 5

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Betsy photographed flowers at the Natural History Museum, where she was attending a symposium on human origins. [pics] (04/18/09) 939 4

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A potted garden peony, early this morning before the sun hits it, peeks out from among its leaves and glistens. [pics] (04/15/09) 1101 6

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Betsy Cramer sent a neat photo of two pelican friends spending the day together. [pics] (04/13/09) 865 4

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A beautiful Sunday afternoon with a strong breeze for sails and kites. [pics] (04/06/09) 897 add

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Sailboats in the water off of Leadbetter Beach for a not so wet Wednesday. There was little wind yesterday afternoon. [pic] (04/02/09) 2015 1

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Blowing diamond-sharp sand sent the gulls flying off West Beach above an unusual green sea. Just a few minutes later, a rainbow floating almost the length of Stearns Wharf. [pic] (03/23/09) 1487 4
Snapshots of a few orchids of the thousands of at the Orchid Show. It concludes today at Earl Warren. [pics] (03/23/09) 980 add

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Betsy Cramer photographed two pelicans with two distinct personalities at the SBWCN seabird pond on Saturday evening. [pic] (03/16/09) 838 5

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Betsy Cramer says there are no better signs of spring than a bumblebee bumbling in a blossom and a brown bird basking in the sunshine. [pics] (03/14/09) 920 8

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Betsy Cramer took some lovely photos of egrets hunting in Mission Creek. [pics] (03/10/09) 1118 2

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Four Betsy photos from the weeekend tell stories. The palms along Quinientos promised a lovely day, as it was. The Heerman's Gull was attentive. [pics] (03/03/09) 1078 5

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Betsy Cramer sent a photo with a different take on the moon and Venus sharing the same patch of sky. [pic] (03/02/09) 1138 1

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Few were on the windy beaches this morning, except the seabirds and the unfortunate Julia Bell on East Beach. Even the seagulls were taking refuge. [pics] (02/17/09) 915 2

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Did you know? The term for a group of sandpipers is a "fling." Since these are sanderlings, they could also be called "a grain of sanderlings."[pics] (02/11/09) 668 3

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Anyone know what this is? It's very active, about 18 inches long and has a tiny forked tail -- or is it two headed? [pic] (01/23/09) 1619 10

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Although Betsy vowed to send no more sunrise-sunset photos, she shared this one of the start of the new day. [pic] (01/21/09) 945 1

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Betsy R. Cramer saw sailboats being towed home on a windless Sunday evening, watched by the crowd on Stearns Wharf. [pic] (01/12/09) 1031 add

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The statewide pelican illness is hitting home. In about 10 years of volunteering, I've never seen so many pelicans come in, Betsy writes. [pic] (01/08/09) 899 1

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On an evening walk on East Beach, I watched a marbled godwit dig for clams and a little flock of sanderlings scampering. [pics] (01/06/09) 904 6

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Betsy Cramer was peacefully gardening when suddenly small hawk flew low carrying something bloody. Then, it landed in the walkway. [pics] (01/05/09) 1273 16

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Betsy Cramer sent in a photo of Friday evening's peaceful light at the Santa Barbara Harbor. [pic] (01/03/09) 843 2

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Betsy Cramer was also on Stearn's Wharf on the first day of the new year, and she took a few photos. [pic] (01/02/09) 811 3

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An unleashed dog went after an injured pelican at Mission Creek, Betsy Cramer reports. She didn't see it but does have a few more bird tips. [pic] (12/26/08) 876 5

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We found this solitary pelican resting at Lake Los Carneros, and sincerely hoped that he was simply taking a break. [pic] (12/25/08) 1047 2
Winter storms make it harder for the seabirds to find food. Betsy Cramer shares some tips if you find a bird that seems to be in trouble. [pic] (12/25/08) 962 2

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There was a very pretty sunset Wednesday evening. Betsy Cramer saw it from Hendry's Beach, where many others were also watching. [pics] (12/18/08) 1615 1

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Screaming excitement at feeding time for seagulls at the Mission Creek outflow, writes Betsy Cramer. [pic] (12/17/08) 897 5

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For those not at the harbor this evening, Betsy Cramer shares some pictures, hoping they capture at least a tiny bit of the magic. [pics] (12/13/08) 952 3

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Two more photos from Betsy Cramer's morning photography excursion at the harbor. [pics] (12/12/08) 845 3
Dan Seibert was also near the water Thursday morning, and took some lovely pictures with the colors in the sky as a backdrop. [pics] (12/12/08) 1002 3
Betsy Cramer was at the harbor at dawn Thursday, as the fishing boats were going out. Fishing is still a hard life, wherever it is. [pics] (12/12/08) 956 add

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2008 Parade of Lights Award Winners. The grand prize went to Maria del Mar with the theme "It's a Wonderful Life." (12/10/08) 876 add

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Betsy Cramer posted a picture of one of the handsomely-decorated boats in the 23rd annual Parade of Lights. [pic] (12/08/08) 1064 add

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Betsy Cramer has a view of the moon and planets from Goleta as well as a few interesting facts about the phenomenon. [pic] (12/02/08) 2219 3

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Betsy Cramer took a picture of a waxing moon with Venus and Jupiter above and city lights reflected in the evening clouds below.[pic] (12/01/08) 1117 add

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On Wednesday, more California Brown Pelicans than ever seen were gathered on the sandspit, on West Beach and near Mission Creek. [pics] (11/27/08) 1170 3
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Link "@454??? This is a shocking story, a happening that's quite new to Santa Barbara, although not to Ventura and points south in past years. If anyone sees anyone harming a pelican (or other seabird) in the harbor area please contact ... " (01/20/12)
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An Edhat Moment at Ledbetter Beach "Angelica, when you asked, "Are you Dan," for a moment I thought, "I've finally met Betsy Cramer." That was a fun chance encounter. And these comments are great! " (10/14/11)
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Harbor Restrooms Warning "Concerned and as a member of the city's Harbor Commission, I wrote Scott Reidman, interim waterfront director. He replied that this happened in a non-public restroom, one of the restrooms requiring a slip key, I think it was. The Waterfront ... " (08/31/11)
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Link "Come on! Sounds like the burned crotch from the McDonald's coffee lawsuit. Better yet - This will go down with Cosmo Cramer's legal problems due to the scalding cappuccino at the theater. link ... " (08/26/11)
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Dementia Care Home "It would help to have an assessment from a geriatric care manager to determine the level of care needed. Senior Planning Services is a good place to start- 966-3312. Also contact Luciana Cramer at the Alzheimer's Association at 892- ... " (03/24/11)
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Airship "That would be way cool if you got a photo of it from your plane. I want you to know that I just LOVE all of the aerial photos that you post. I love that you give us "the big picture" from way up in the sky, and Betsy Cramer gives us t ... " (04/27/10)
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East Beach Evening "Besty, when the guy asked me if I was John, my very first response was this (I repressed it.), "No I'm Besty Cramer, I just like to dress in men's clothing." I know I'm a smart alec, and I love this photo. " (12/16/09)
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Link "I don't know you, or Betsy Cramer, John Wiley, Jojo, Dave Powdrell or anyone posting on Edhat. I just like good photos. Now, can you tell me more about the food? " (12/13/09)
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Link "Thanks for the tip on Tina Fey. I was also following the Jim Cramer thing and saw that the CNBC Chair thought it outrageous -- the truth hurts. " (03/19/09)
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Link "My fave quote from last weeks John Stewart vs. Jim Cramer debacle..from the announcement before Cramer came on the show. "You twitblogged it on the Interscape." " (03/19/09)
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Link "Betsy Cramer sent in some picturesshe took at dawn. " (11/14/08)
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Link "Whenever I see Betsy Cramer's name on edhat, I feel there is a treat in store for my spirit. I am never disappointed! Thanks Betsy! " (11/03/08)
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Link "Ooops, should have been - of course - Sycamore Creek. It was early in the morning and I was thinking of something else. Thanks for catching it! Betsy Cramer " (01/26/08)
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Link "Are we not blessed? What wonders of nature we see daily! Thanks to Betsey Cramer for sharing this one with us! " (11/30/07)
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Link "Kudos to Betsey Cramer she always sends great photos in, thanks for sharing them. " (11/29/07)
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Link "It's unfortunate that those damn birds nest in the ficus trees, but not because they fall out! They don't fall often enough. Ms. Cramer should photograph the mess they make out of the sidewalk -- and my car and, once, my sweatshirt and wife ... " (07/24/07)
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Link "Bird - In addition to the excellent coverage provided by SB Daily Sound on Friday 4/20/07 you might want to check out Betsy Cramer's website: http://www.pelicanlife.org. She was recently appointed to the Harbor Commission. Pierhead " (04/22/07)
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Link "Betsy Cramer has submitted several fine photos to edhat. Hoping to see her photos on a regular basis. Dick " (01/22/07)
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