The sun rises a little before breakfast, so I occasionally head over to North Beach with my cup of coffee for a moment of tranquility before the hustle and bustle of the day begins. Later, the sun sets just as we’re having dinner. First, this means that you are in for a pitch-black stroll to the lab if you forget your flashlight or headlamp. However, it also means that we have a spectacular backdrop after a long day of field work. Rayn, the resident rescued red-footed booby, will occasionally sit outside and enjoy the sunset with you when she’s not begging for attention. Today, she’s the star of the blog post.

Sunrise at North Beach. Photo by Dana Morton.

View from the galley.