Northern Rough-winged swallow fledgling, Abbott's Lagoon, Pt. Reyes
Looks like parents had parked baby on temporary fence protecting rare plants, and chick was waiting for their return.
Different view, Northern Rough-winged swallow fledgling
Trail to Lagoon was fragrant with the lush blooming of the yellow lupine
California poppies spilled onto the path, a luxuriant border
Barn swallow perched on the walkway bridge on the path to the beach
Female Northern Harrier zoomed overhead
 American goldfinch worked the thistles for seeds |  Numerous scout quail stood watch from the fence posts |
Large flock of sanderlings still active on the beach
Sanderling, Abbott's Lagoon
More of the males were in their darker breeding plumage
They finally tired of me and took flight
The Sanderlings flock in flight, all turning as one, facing white against the sky and waves.
Owl's clover at its peak along the Abbott's Lagoon path
Distant shot - at nearby Heart's Desire beach, an osprey brings its catch in from Tomales Bay