Wings of Survival

10/03/2026

What a day! After a hard climb through the mountains and into the heat, we made our way back toward the coast — and spotted more Whimbrels along the way. 🐦

These birds continue to remind us just how connected our world is. They move across borders, linking ecosystems, communities and continents — and their health is connected to the health of the places they depend on, and ultimately, to our own.

Today we also had the incredible opportunity to spend some time in Ventura, where Patagonia was created. Being in the same building where such an inspiring company began was pretty special — especially on a journey built around the connection between people, nature and protecting our planet.

Birds, people, places and the planet — we’re all connected. 🌎❤️

10/01/2026

The last two days have been pretty incredible. 🦦🦭

We’ve seen seals, elephant seals, otters, SO many bird species… and today, something special at least 20 Whimbrels along the shore! 🐦

And while our ability to spot wildlife seems to be improving, so is our ability to change a flat tire quickly! 😂🚲

These moments of being so connected to nature are incredibly special. They remind us just how much life is happening around us, often without us even noticing.

From the smallest shorebird to the largest marine mammal, every species plays a role in these incredible ecosystems. The more time we spend outside, the more we notice, the more we care — and the more motivated we become to protect these places.

Nature is not something separate from us. We are part of it. And we all have a role to play in caring for it. 🌎💚

09/30/2026

Over 6,000 km cycling south along the Pacific Flyway… and TODAY we finally spotted one of the incredible athletes we’ve been following 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️— a WHIMBREL! 🥹

What an incredible moment. We’ve spent so many days thinking about these birds, watching shorebirds along the coast and wondering when our paths would finally cross.

And to make it even more special, we were standing in Monterey Bay — a vital stopover area for migratory birds and a place where one of our GPS-tagged Whimbrels stopped to refuel on its journey. That same bird is now all the way in Ecuador!

Places like this are absolutely buzzing with life. They provide food, shelter and space for birds, wildlife and people to thrive. Being here reminds us why protecting these habitats and keeping the Pacific Flyway connected is so important.

Today, we weren’t just watching a bird. We were watching an incredible athlete in action — and feeling incredibly lucky to share the same landscape.

09/29/2026

Over 6,000 km and we keep heading south! 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️

With every great mudflat and flock of shorebirds, the excitement builds as we hope to spot a Whimbrel along the way. After following their migration for so many kilometres, seeing one out here would be pretty special. 🐦

We keep pedalling, following the flyway and hoping our paths cross soon.

09/28/2026

09/24/2026

Another pass as we continue heading south. 🚴‍♀️🌎🚴‍♂️

Some days the kilometres seem to fly by, while others are a real grind. Today was a bit of both — but then we spotted a Curlew, and suddenly the excitement picked up!

Every bird we see along this journey feels like another little connection to the migration story we’re following. Our feathered friends are out there paving the way, and we’re doing our best to keep moving south in their footsteps. 🐦

The journey continues… one kilometre, one bird, and one day at a time.

09/22/2026

Humboldt Bay, California

Our journey continues along the Pacific Flyway, and today we’re stopping at another incredibly important place for migratory birds.

Humboldt Bay is a vital stopover where birds can rest, refuel and build the energy they need for the next leg of their incredible journeys. And knowing that one of our own Whimbrels used this very place to refuel on its way north to Alaska this spring makes being here even more special. 🥹

These stopover sites aren’t just important for birds—they support fish, wildlife, plants, people and entire ecosystems. When we protect these places, we’re protecting the web of life that connects us all.

We’re excited to keep following the Pacific Flyway, one important place at a time, and to see the journey through the eyes of the birds we’re riding alongside.