A pair of American Kestrels (male on left, female on right) perch on a utility pole, a few miles from the Salton Sea. Photographed last week.
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December 2013
December 31, 2013
December 30, 2013
Double-crested Cormorant
A Double-crested Cormorant flies towards its evening roost, just before sunset. Photographed near the Salton Sea last week.
December 29, 2013
Snow Geese
A dozen Snow Geese fly to their evening roost. Photographed near the Salton Sea last week.
December 28, 2013
Willets
Willets take a rest at high tide, with their eyes cautiously open. Photographed recently near Ensenada, Baja California.
December 27, 2013
Torrey Pines Sunset
A colorful sunset, photographed a few weeks ago at Torrey Pines State Beach.
December 26, 2013
Eared Grebe
An Eared Grebe, photographed last month in San Jose del Cabo, Baja California Sur.
December 25, 2013
Savannah Sparrow
A Savannah Sparrow, photographed recently near the Salton Sea. Out of focus twigs in front and behind the bird help give the dreamy effect of the photograph.
December 23, 2013
Northern Mockingbird
A Northern Mockingbird, photographed recently at the Fullerton Arboretum.
December 22, 2013
Greater Yellowlegs
I believe this is a Greater Yellowlegs (and not a Lesser Yellowlegs) because the bill is considerably longer than its head. Photographed last weekend near Ensenada, Baja California.
December 21, 2013
Western Grebe Silhouette
A Western Grebe is silhouetted against the pink after-sunset glow, near Ensenada, Baja California. Photographed last weekend.