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Local Birds

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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Snowy plover cozy on the beach
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Snowy plover cozy on the beach

Charadrius nivosus

Charadrius nivosusPloverSanta CruzSeabright State BeachSnowy Ploverendangered

  • Snowy plover cozy on the beach
  • Dark-eyed Junko
  • Western (California) Scrub Jay eating a "yellow jacket" wasp
  • Male Lesser Goldfinch
  • White-crowned Sparrow in the bath
  • Red-backed Junco looking sexy!
  • Black-throated Gray Warbler
  • White Brested Nuthatch carrying fecal sac from the nest
  • Baby Mourning Doves in my garden
  • House Finch Eating Flowers in Front of My Office Window
  • House Finch in breeding plumage
  • Egret reflection
  • Canada Goose Looking Over Wild Flowers
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