So much to see...so much to share
Oct 30, 2023 14:45:00 #
I haven't posted for quite a while, mostly because I've been out in the field so frequently and it's been difficult to keep up with capturing, culling, and processing my shots. I finally caught up yesterday and thought I'd take a few minutes to share a few favorite photos with you all.
Summer is over and migrants are returning to Southern California. Although we have some species that stay in or migrate to our area for the Summer, it is our "slow season." Most ducks and many shorebirds and songbirds leave the area for cooler climes. These migrants return and remain from October to April, making the coming months a wonderful time to see and photograph a great variety of birds. Hope you enjoy.
Summer is over and migrants are returning to Southern California. Although we have some species that stay in or migrate to our area for the Summer, it is our "slow season." Most ducks and many shorebirds and songbirds leave the area for cooler climes. These migrants return and remain from October to April, making the coming months a wonderful time to see and photograph a great variety of birds. Hope you enjoy.
Allen's Hummingbird at Huntington Beach Urban Forest
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Red-breasted Sapsucker...definitely a migrant.
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Ruby-crowned Kinglet...looks like the Hutton's Vireo, below.
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Hutton's Vireo...compare me with the Ruby-crowned Kinglet, above. We were in the same tree.
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Orange-crowned Warbler...my crown is NOT black...probably just dirty. I am found in SoCal year round. I'm not a migrant.
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Snowy Egret...photo taken at Bolsa Chica Ecological Preserve.
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Turkey Vulture enjoying the early morning sun.
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Green-winged Teal...migrates away during the summer. Just returning to Bolsa Chica Ecological Preserve.
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Ruddy Turnstone...beautiful shorebird.
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American White Pelicans forage cooperatively, often dipping and swallowing in sync as they capture small fish in their pouches.
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Oct 30, 2023 15:21:59 #
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Curmudgeon wrote:
Absolutely wonderful set JAK
Thanks, Curmudgeon. Hope you are having a great Fall. Happy Halloween. jak
Oct 30, 2023 15:57:41 #
jak86094 wrote:
I haven't posted for quite a while, mostly because... (show quote)
Remarkably beautiful, professional-quality shots 👑👑🔟👑👑
Oct 30, 2023 17:13:24 #
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Oct 30, 2023 19:12:04 #
joecichjr wrote:
Remarkably beautiful, professional-quality shots 👑👑🔟👑👑
Very kind words. Glad you liked them. Have a good week. jak
Oct 30, 2023 19:13:11 #
NMGal wrote:
Beautiful.
Thank you, NMGal. Much appreciate the kind words. Glad you enjoyed them. jak
Oct 30, 2023 19:14:13 #
Oct 30, 2023 19:17:02 #
kpmac wrote:
A really nice set.
Very kind kpmac. Much appreciated. I’ve been working with some new settings and think they are working for what I do. Have a great week. jak
Oct 30, 2023 19:30:32 #
Wonderful varied set. Great sharp details. Some of these are new to me (Ruddy Turnstone etc).
Oct 30, 2023 21:20:55 #
Thanks, jd. Yes, the Ruddy Turnstone is one of my favorites. I see small numbers in several locations nearby in Sprint and Fall. They are very flashy. Thanks again and have a happy Halloween and a great week. jak
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