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Red Shouldered HawkThis was a long way away; over 100 yards, but the 200-500mm lens zoomed him in anyway!
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Belted Kingfisher with Lunch!This photo is way too dark, but I couldn't resist the minnow in his beak.
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Great Blue Heron FishingLook close to see the minnow in his beak!
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Northern Harrier at Skagit Wildlife PreserveNorthern Harrier shopping for a snack
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Gulls were going crazy in the low tide, diving for shellfish. Caught this one just coming up out of the water.
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Up the WellThere were plenty of not-tortured trees at Ferrel-McWhirter Farm Park too.
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Marbled Godwit cruising a Santa Barbara BeachThis bird was oblivious to my presence as long as I did not get too close, and as long as I got out of the way! The sun was birght this day.
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A pair of Western Sandpipers skim the beach on the Santa Barbara coast near GoletaThese beautiful birds were also found on our trip South to Arizona. This beach was a treasure trove of birds and rocks and beach.
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Black Turnstone on a Santa Barbara BeachI found this little one on a beach in Santa Barbara, actually in Goleta, on our Spring 2020 trip down to Arizona.
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Sandhill Cranes at Whitewater DrawThis was taken on our Spring 2020 trip to Arizona, but it finds a home in my "Birds" album as one of my better Sandhill Crane pictures.
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Keeping an Eye OutGreat Horned Owl in the "Owl Shed" at Whitewater Draw Wildlife Preserve near Willcox, AZ. This is an open, but artificial, nesting "shed" that is actually right next to the parking lot. Mamma is on the nest at the other end of the shed.
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Sandhill Cranes Over Whitewater DrawA flight of Sandhill Cranes came by while we were at the refuge, but they just flew past, instead of dropping in for some dramatic landings.
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Northern Harrier looking for lunch at Whitewater DrawThis Northern Harier was working along the fence next to the area where we were parked. We thought the day was over when we returned, and then this guy showed up.
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Northern Harrier at Whitewater DrawThis Northern Harrier showed up just as we thought we were finished for the day. Just at the parking lot, this fella decided it was time to look for dinner.
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Northern Harrier hunting at Whitewater DrawFast moving bird, at about 50 yards, at the end of a day. By now the 200-500mm Zoom was pretty heavy. I had a tough time staying on this guy for decent shots. This was not good, but among the best nonetheless. Used a very close crop to lose an annoying post intruding on the frame to save the frame.
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Don't Even Think About ItMamma Great Horned Owl patiently sits her nest, and eyes al the visitors pointing bug black, shiny things at her.
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Cinnamon TealA Cinnamon Teal loafing on the Whitewater Draw wildlife area
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Northern ShovelerA Northern Shoveler cruising at the Whitewater Draw wildlife area
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