A Rice Story
Dec 10, 2018 13:11:16 #
The Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area, a nearby flood plain area, leases out some of its land to rice farmers. The rice provides habitat and protection to lots of birds and small animals in the growing season and in the winter, the stubble fields are flooded, providing habitat for wintering over ducks, geese, swans, etc.
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White-faced Ibis
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Great Egret
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Is this a weasel?
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Green Heron finding lunch.
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Great Blue Heron, close to the road.
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Right after rice harvest, a feeding frenzy we were lucky enough to catch from a distance.
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Dec 10, 2018 18:58:06 #
Bmac wrote:
Nice series, thanks for the post. 
You are very welcome, Bmac. Glad you enjoyed it!
Dec 10, 2018 18:58:47 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Very enjoyable photo story, Katy!
Thanks a bunch, Linda! It's always nice to hear from you.
Dec 10, 2018 19:00:59 #
jederick wrote:
Great photos Katy...not a weasel, it is a mink, lucky you!!
Thanks, jederick! I knew somebody would know. I'll probably never see one again. I would put it on my life list of animals if I had one.
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Dec 10, 2018 19:02:15 #
Katydid wrote:
The Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area, a nearby flood plain area, leases out some of its land to rice farmers. The rice provides habitat and protection to lots of birds and small animals in the growing season and in the winter, the stubble fields are flooded, providing habitat for wintering over ducks, geese, swans, etc.
Very nice series, Katydid, great variety
Dec 10, 2018 20:34:25 #
gregoryd45 wrote:
Very nice series, Katydid, great variety
Thanks for taking a look, Gregory!
Dec 10, 2018 20:43:24 #
Really enjoyed your great series, Katy and double-clicked the last one to bring them a little closer---excellent!
Dec 10, 2018 20:45:46 #
50 years later I still hate the sight of rice. But you did get some very nice pictures, of the animals.
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Dec 11, 2018 02:00:52 #
Swamp-Cork wrote:
Really enjoyed your great series, Katy and double-clicked the last one to bring them a little closer---excellent!
Thanks, Corky!
Dec 11, 2018 02:03:44 #
Bill_de wrote:
50 years later I still hate the sight of rice. But you did get some very nice pictures, of the animals.
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Wow, Bill, that is puzzling. Do you mean cooked rice? I thought these plants were really attractive, with their pink flowers. Are you going to tell us why you hate the sight of rice?
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