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San Jacinto Wildlife Area – And Great Horned Owls!

Post author:Avianna
Post published:March 2, 2021
Post category:Birds San Jacinto Wildlife Area,Southern California Wild Things

What an amazing day at the San Jacinto Wildlife Area! A kind birder with a long lens invited me to tag along to the Great Horned Owl Tree. I got a shot of Mom, but didn't see Dad until I lightened the shadows in my shot. What an unexpected blessing! And I'm meeting so many other birds that are new to me. Another great day! Black-Necked StiltBufflehead DuckCinnamon Teal DucksGreen-Winged Teal DucksLandscapeNorthern Pintail DucksRed-Tailed HawkRed-Wing BlackbirdRuddy DuckTree SwallowWhite-Crowned SparrowYellow-Rumped WarblerGoldfields

San Jacinto Wildlife Area

Post author:Avianna
Post published:February 25, 2021
Post category:Birds San Jacinto Wildlife Area,Southern California Wild Things Wildflowers

Another amazing day. The meadowlarks are pairing up, the trees are singing with blackbirds, and I communed with a vulture. MeadowlarkMeadowlarksGreat EgretNew GrowthFeatherThe Singing Blackbird TreeBlackbirds SingingHappy Red-Winged BlackbirdThistleSay's PhoebeYellow-Rumped WarblerVultureSong SparrowMule FatBird

San Jacinto Wildlife Area

Post author:Avianna
Post published:February 25, 2021
Post category:Birds San Jacinto Wildlife Area,Southern California Wild Things

What a day! The Tree Swallows are back for summer breeding season and they're gracing the skies with their aerobatic flights as they feed. And they're checking out tree cavities for their nurseries. All is right with the world.

San Jacinto Wildlife Area

Post author:Avianna
Post published:February 19, 2021
Post category:Birds Southern California Wild Things

What an amazing day! Thanks to the deciduous trees, it's easy to spot hawks and other raptors just hanging out in the trees. They are very patient, up to a point. And it's wonderful to get lucky with some unexpected shots! MeadowlarkMerlinRed-Tail HawkSnowy EgretVermilion FlycatcherAmerican AvocetBeeBee with PollenBug on FlowerCassin's KingbirdLandscapeNuttall's WoodpeckerMountain BluebirdSay's PhoebeSong Sparrow with Reflection

San Jacinto Wildlife Area

Post author:Avianna
Post published:February 5, 2021
Post category:Southern California Wild Things

My new favorite place! I was only there for a couple of hours. AMAZING abundance of wild things. And beauty. Can't wait to go back! Ruddy DucksRed-Winged BlackbirdPeregrine FalconNorthern ShovelerSnowy MountainsCoyoteCootBlack PhoebeBeeBeeRed-Shouldered Hawk

Winter Storm

Post author:Avianna
Post published:December 29, 2020
Post category:Birds Idyllwild Wild Things

So grateful for the snow! And for the critters who show up at the feeders. And for a warm cabin. Life is good.

Jupiter/Saturn Conjunction on the Winter Solstice 2020

Post author:Avianna
Post published:December 23, 2020
Post category:Celestial Events Idyllwild

What a spectacular way to celebrate Yule and begin Winter. Light is returning! And the Jupiter/Saturn conjunction heralds bright new energies to benefit all life on Earth.