"The Oakland hills photographer who puts his wildlife photos on Nextdoor has done much to lift his neighbors' spirits. Each thoughtful post of a bird, bobcat, coyote or skunk triggers a wave of positive comments on the neighborhood social media platform's local pages. It warms my heart to read some of their comments, says Roach, adding that lots of people have said his photos help them see the tranquility of nature in a world of turmoil."
"A few years ago, Roach was robbed at gunpoint by a crook who took his money, credit cards and camera. When I got back to my home and opened my computer, I saw the thousands of comments of support by people, and then I saw the GoFundMe post that someone had started for me, he says. Only four hours after the robbery people had donated enough for me to replace my camera right away."
Spring brings a bountiful showing of birds and one in three residents enjoy birdwatching, per state Fish and Wildlife data. Oakland Hills photographer Jim Roach posts wildlife photos on Nextdoor and consistently lifts neighbors' spirits with images of birds, bobcats, coyotes and skunks. His posts trigger waves of positive comments and help people experience tranquility amid turmoil. Roach was robbed at gunpoint years ago, and community members raised funds via GoFundMe to replace his camera within four hours. He received widespread media attention, declined national coverage, and felt conflicted by sudden recognition. He seeks remote locations, rare birds, and has an obsession with owls.
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