One of the views at Point Lobos State Park, south of Carmel, California. Point Lobos is called the Crown Jewel in the state park system, with its spectacular rocky coasts and beautiful views.
Birds
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Sep 17
A Look Back—Point Lobos Bird Island
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Dec 16
A Look Back—Moss Landing Pelicans
Moss Landing is my closet access to the Pacific Ocean. I am drawn back time and again by the power of the waves, the beauty of the sea and the abundant wildlife. On this particular day, hundreds of pelicans were gathered on the rocks of the breakwater at the approach to the harbor. December1, 2005.
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Dec 16
A Look Back—Blue Parrot
Blues In The Park is a longtime Seaside tradition. Blues concerts take place in Laguna Grande Park on Sunday afternoons during several weeks in the summer. At one of these events, a gentleman brought several parrots that he shared with other attendees. He placed them on outstretched hands or shoulders. The birds delighted children and adults. I liked the detail in the feathers on this particular shot. August 14, 2005.
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Oct 16
A Look Back—Moss Landing Sunset
This was near the beginning of more than a decade of inspiration found at the beaches, the jetty and the slough near Moss Landing, California. I was attracted by the colorful cloud reflections from the wet sand. Sunset, December, 2004.
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Nov 13
San Francisco Zoo–Chilean Flamingo
There is a large group of flamingos across from the Zoo’s Leaping Lemur Cafe. Their long graceful necks and the color and texture of their plumage make them fun to photograph. This is one of my favorite shots from the zoo trip.
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Oct 13
San Francisco Zoo–Harris’s Hawk
Harris’ Hawks are widespread from the southwestern United States through Central America and much of the drier habitats of South America. They are social birds and hunt cooperatively with other family members. Their group hunting style makes them popular in the sport of falconry.
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Oct 13
San Francisco Zoo–Barn Owl 2
The attendant for this owl told me that it was neurologically damaged and unable to live on its own in the wild. It had West Nile Virus which affected its balance.
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Oct 13
San Francisco Zoo–Barn Owl
The Barn Owl hunts by sound using its acute hearing. They are found in many countries and are not considered endangered or threatened. I have never seen one in the wild and was struck by the elegant beauty.
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Oct 13
San Francisco Zoo–Waldrapp Ibis
The Waldrapp Ibis is found in the San Francisco Zoo’s African Aviary. The Waldrapp is one of the most endangered avian species. There are perhaps 420 left in the wild and about 1,100 in captivity. It has been successfully bred in captivity and released back into the wild.
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Sep 13
San Francisco Zoo–Green-winged Macaw
Although they are called the Green-winged Macaw, the dominant color seems to be red. They are widespread in the woodlands and forests of central and northern South America. Those powerful beaks can produce a pressure of 2000 pounds per square inch.