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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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Long-eared Owl
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Long-eared Owl

Asio otus

Longeared OwlMercy Hot SpringsOwlAsio otus

  • Ash-throated Flycatcher with a snack for her young
  • Nesting Ash-throated Flycatcher
  • Bluebird father feeds fledgling chick on a branch near their nest
  • Western Bluebird
  • Singing White-crowned Sparrow
  • Hovering Herring Gull
  • Nesting Brandt's Cormorant
  • Brandt's Cormorant Feeding Chicks
  • Brandt's Cormorant with chicks
  • Long-eared Owl
  • Two Long-eared Owls
  • Great Horned Owl
  • Great Horned Owl has a look around
  • Courting Black-crowned Night Herons
  • Young Black-crowned Night Herons in Nest
  • Sage Sparrow in the bath
  • Male Acorn Woodpecker brings food to the nest
  • Male Nuttall's Woodpecker with reflection
  • Snowy Egret Defends Territory
  • California Brown Pelican in Breeding Plumage Flies in Over the Harbor
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