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.
Hungry Chickadee
This sweet Chickadee stopped by for dinner and was waiting patiently for a spot at the feeder. Such a blessing on a warm Idy evening.
Dragonfly
This beautiful little being stopped by to hunt for lunch. They stayed for quite awhile, darting up and back from their perch. What a nice surprise on a summer afternoon!
Mama Bluebird
Spring is such a magical time of year! Mama Bluebird and her mate stop by everyday, and it's always such a blessing to see them. Wishing them a healthy, happy family this season.
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