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All these images were taken in California, most within 100 miles of my home in San Jose. Some were taken in my own yard. Some were taken at local parks, and many were taken in Carmel Valley at a friends ranch. I did not set out to be a "birder", but I have to admit it's a lot of fun...
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Marbled Godwit comes in for a perfect landing
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Marbled Godwit comes in for a perfect landing

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  • American Avocet in flight
  • Osprey with fish
  • Turkey Vultures Gather
  • Turkey Vulture Riding the Thermals
  • Northern Harrier in flight
  • Hermit Thrush
  • Wrentit... Fresh from a bath!
  • American Bushtit hunts among late fall Salvia blooms
  • Oak Titmouse brings a morsel back to the nest
  • American Avocet foraging in the bay
  • Marbled Godwit comes in for a perfect landing
  • Female Mallard stretches her wings
  • California Quail mother and chicks come down to drink
  • A California Quail family comes in for a drink
  • California Quail pair stop to drink
  • Adult Male California Quail
  • Black-necked Stilts in flight
  • A Great Egret takes flight...
  • Parent and young, burrowing owls at Shoreline Park
  • Burrowing Owls give me "the look"
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