Anthony Ciccarello
Anthony Ciccarello
I'm a software engineer living in Southern California building cool things using JavaScript and other web technologies. I enjoy travel, disc sports, and spending time in nature.
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Before I left New York, I went birding with my sister and brother-in-law at Jamaica Bay. I’d heard the birding is great there but was really impressed at how much was going on. I even ID’d 3 lifers! I couldn’t believe how many tree swallows were nesting though. It seemed like there was another nest box every 50 feet.
I had a great time in NYC last week. As usual, I found the mix of textures and architectures between the buildings captivating.
Another great afternoon playing ultimate on the beach and another great sunset. Technically this photo was from last week but I was too busy playing to get the sunset pic tonight. 😄
A group of birders I joined recently at Whelan Lake in Oceanside While I’ve been birdwatching for a long time, this year I’ve also enjoyed sharing birding with others. So for my birthday, I’m inviting my friends and family to join me outside throughout the month. In May I’ll be hosting several birding walks people...
It’s dredging season again in Oceanside. Thankfully they kept the harbor beach clear so we have space for ultimate frisbee. The pier beach is a mess but I’ll admit the machines are kinda cool. Hopefully the sand decides to stay on the beach this year rather than blocking the harbor.
This is how I feel after tax season. 😐 Also PSA: Pelicans are big birds. It’s terrifying when they start asking for handouts…don’t train more lap pelicans.
Our group at the Chollas Reservoir hike This February, I attended my first San Diego Bird Festival. This was only the second bird festival I’ve attended after Wings Over Water 2025. Partially to reduce the cost, but also to contribute, I decided to be a festival volunteer. I started Wednesday evening with the...
This recipe comes from the Half Baked Harvest Super Simple Cookbook (pg 79). Tieghan Gerard also has a version of this recipe with chickpeas on her website as well. Between the sun dried tomatoes and avocado, it has a lot of oil, but it makes for a more filling salad. Lemon juice on the avocado should help reduce...
Was able to take advantage of my Safari Park membership and visit with visiting family members. Got some great looks at very cool animals. I also had a lot of fun birding the wild birds too! Came home with lots of pics.
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