The spotted towhee is one bird that I frequently see (and more frequently hear!) but for a long time I never was able to get a decent photograph of one. One bird finally decided to pose at the San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary in Irvine, Califonia.
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September 2011
September 30, 2011
September 29, 2011
Elegant Terns?
These may be juvenile elegant terns (please correct me if I'm wrong). Shot recently at Bolsa Chica, in Orange County, California.
September 28, 2011
Peacock tail
The common peafowl was introduced to the Los Angeles Arboretum in the late 1800s. They have become naturalized to the area, are considered wild, and can be seen roaming the nearby neighborhoods as well!
September 19, 2011
White-Faced Ibises
And jet.
Ibises fly at sunset at the San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary in Irvine, California. The sanctuary is located just a mile or two from John Wayne Airport, from which this jet was taking off.
September 18, 2011
Allen's Hummingbird
Allen's hummingbird at South Coast Botanic Garden in Rancho Palos Verdes, California:
September 17, 2011
Cooper's Hawk (juvenile)
Taken at Lake Los Carneros Park, Goleta, California. (a great place for bird photography!)
September 16, 2011
Savannah Sparrow
Ocean Beach, San Diego, California:
September 15, 2011
American Robin
Big Laguna Meadow, Mt. Laguna, California.
September 14, 2011
Anna's Hummingbird
I will be speaking to Friends of Lake Murray tomorrow, September 15, at 5pm. I will present my slide show Bird Photography in Southern California and Beyond.
This slide show is open to the public and is free of charge. The group meets at the St. Dunstan's Church Meeting Hall, at 6556 Park Ridge Blvd., San Diego. I hope to see you there!
Anna's Hummingbird, Lake Murray, La Mesa, California:
September 13, 2011
Bird Photography Talk
I will be speaking this weekend at the annual Laguna Mountain Lodge Weekend photo retreat, put on by the San Diego Sierra Club's Photo Section. I will be giving my talk: Bird Photography in Southern California and Beyond.
I will also help lead a macro photography workshop, demonstrating the use of Lensbaby lenses in creative macro photography. (thanks to a generous loan of macro kits from the Lensbaby company!)
Also instructing at this retreat are fellow bird photographer Steve Cirone, photo blogger Ken Rockwell, and fine art photographers Peter Nagainis and Bob Younger.
Black-crowned Night-Heron, at a recent sunset at the Salton Sea: