For James Hill, watching and photographing birds is more than a passion. It's a life-changing escape from what he calls "the challenges of humanity." In his retirement, Hill is a photographer, a ...

A unique birds-eye view of Capitola, circa 1940s. In the foreground is Soquel Creek along the Riverview neighborhood, showing numerous houses, many of which were built in the 1920s.

AILSA CHANG, HOST: It is really early in the morning here, like, way too early for me. The sun is just starting to peek over the San Gabriel Mountains just north of Los Angeles.

Bird’s-eye view: Avian sculptures land in Laguna in ‘An Attempted Murder ... They recognize my truck, follow me up the hill. I’ve fed crows everywhere I’ve gone.

An eagle eye: James Hill, St. Johns Audubon guide, finds life-altering peace through birds. ... Hill: A schedule of bird walks can be found on the St. Johns Regional Audubon website ― https: ...