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Peregrine Falcon, Abbotts Lagoon, Point Reyes

11/3/2016

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This Peregrine was sitting on a fence post on my walk down to Abbotts Lagoon.
I spoke with another hiker who came in after me, and she said she had seen two peregrines.



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Different view, first Peregrine Falcon on hike into Abbotts Lagoon
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On the hike out, the falcon was again sitting on a fence post, whether or not it was the same one I saw hiking in, I don't know.
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Getting ready to fly.
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Peregrine jumping into the air from the fence post.
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The falcon jumped into the air and flew towards our position.
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Peregrine Falcon flying close overhead, Abbotts Lagoon
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Meadowlark, Abbott's Lagoon
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Yellow-rumped warbler near the Lagoon.
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American Pipit, hunting for insects from the bridge over the Lagoon, Point Reyes
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American Pipit on the sand, Abbotts Lagoon
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While on the beach, an Osprey flew over carrying a partially eaten fish.
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Osprey with unfinished meal, Point Reyes.
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Northern Harrier flew closely by while standing on the bridge over Abbott's Lagoon.
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Shiny black phoebe, Abbott's Lagoon
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Palm warbler - thanks to Lisa Hug for the Identification of this bird - seen on the path back to the car, catching bugs and hopping back and forth.
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Palm Warbler
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Palm warbler, Abbotts Lagoon, point reyes national seashore.
2 Comments
Laura
11/3/2016 08:43:56 pm

Nice!

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Laura
11/7/2016 05:06:36 pm

Love the osprey and peregrine falcon--your photos are sooooo clear

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