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Merlin in flight, Tolay Lake Regional Park, Petaluma

9/9/2015

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I had already seen quite a few kestrels on my walk, so thought this was another kestrel at first -
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Merlin, Tolay Lake Regional Park
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Curious Savannah sparrow, Tolay Lake
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Quite a few white-tailed kites in the park, luckily one flew rather close overhead
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White-tailed kite, Tolay Lake


The red-tailed hawks were fairly active on my visit. This one was on a utility pole as I drove into the park.

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Red-tailed hawk, Tolay Lake Regional Park
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Walked up to one of the ponds, where I saw another kingfisher!
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These are the mated pair of Red-tail hawks that have a nest in the park, Tolay Lake
Warblers are active right now in the redwoods! On my last two walks, I have heard and followed them through the trees.
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Male Wison's warbler, near Camp Meeker post office
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The male often stops to give a little song - Wilson's warbler, Camp Meeker
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Townsend warbler, near the creek bed, Camp Meeker
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This is the best photo I could get of another wood warbler - and I believe it is the black-throated gray warbler.

Also, quite a few brown creepers -
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Brown Creeper, Camp Meeker
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andrea
9/13/2015 12:13:13 pm

Uber cool kingfisher shot!! Love the red tail couple as well....Merlin? Have never seen one. You are back on your game girl!!

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