5/11 - Falcon's eye view

Today Brian and I took a quick trip to Cruz by helicopter to check a few eyrie locations and band chicks. It was pretty strange setting foot on the island without the long boat trip or ATV rides I usually associate with getting to work on Cruz. It was a beautiful, clear day and the flight was remarkably steady. I love flying the islands, it really makes them seem small and access able, though they truly aren't. Its also awesome to get a true bird's eye view of the place. Below are a few pics and vids I shot from the hilo.


Dude.


Willows Anchorage


The back of Brian's head and Laguna Anchorage


Upper Sauces Canyon


Sierra Blanca


South Ridge. Under the big clump of eucs is the UC Reserve Field Station


Central Valley and the Main Ranch.


El Campo del Norte


Chinese Harbor and island fog.


Navy Site