Red-Tailed Hawk
This juvenile red-tailed hawk graced my day with their presence on a beautiful winter afternoon at the San Jacinto Wildlife Area.
Happy Robin
A lovely Bird Walk with Robin Roberts found this happy American Robin singing his beautiful spring song.
Bees in Poppy
When April comes, I need to see poppies. So I headed for Wilson Valley Road. Nothing like the spectacular Super Bloom a couple of years ago, but there's always something magical to be discovered in nature. I found a few poppies, and discovered this pair of bees when I downloaded the day's photos. There's hope for the future.
San Jacinto Wildlife Area • Spring Is Here!
The air is filled with the songs of Spring and beauty is all around! Male Red-Winged BlackbirdFemale Red-Winged BlackbirdBlack PhoebeMustardAmerican AvocetGreat Blue HeronCootCloverWhite-Faced IbisRuddy DuckSnowy EgretGoldfieldsGrasshopperMeadowlarkMule FatNuttall's WoodpeckerMustardRed-Tailed HawkSong SparrowThistle
San Jacinto Wildlife Area – And Great Horned Owls!
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
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
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
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
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