
I believe this is an immature red-tail hawk, hunting from the park buildings, at the entrance of the park.
![]() I believe this is an immature red-tail hawk, hunting from the park buildings, at the entrance of the park.
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A popular path for casual walkers, following a creek, Santa Rosa - long shot photos, the Merlin took off quickly when it noticed my interest. ![]() A flock of Cedar Waxwings were present in many of the treetops along the trail. Bodega Bay - two Belted Kingfishers in a chase over a fish across the waters of the bay.
Mistaken by me previously as a ferruginous hawk, I believe this is an immature red-tail - Western bluebirds gathered as a group along the fence posts as the late afternoon sun began to set, in hopes of catching those last insects of the day. Like the Golden-crowned sparrow, the Lincoln's sparrow shows up in the Fall and stays until the spring. However, their numbers are not as plentiful. This is my first time noticing this bird. Brief visit to Crane Creek Regional Park, near Sonoma State campus, Rohnert Park Nice two mile walk through open grassland, and bordering the Petaluma river and a wetlands area. On another day, early morning stroll through the Laguna
Rare duck for this area, common to the gulf states, Alabama and Florida!!! Casually hanging out with the local ducks and water fowl in small park with a pond, close to a bustling shopping area, Petaluma. Also, a trip to the coast, and Bodega Bay
Surprised a burrowing owl on my walk through Tolay Lake Regional Park - it froze in place as the best means of defense, because of its excellent camouflage - if I looked away from the owl, it was difficult to find it again against the backdrop of dry grasses and brush. At the fish pond in Tolay Lake Regional Park, there were a fair number of ducks on the water. Many took off at my approach, but a few remained for some distant photos. ![]() Large red-tailed hawk was hunting from the top of a small grove of trees. Did not seem pleased by my interruption, and swooped down low just before I entered the trees. |
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