Peregrine Falcon 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.
Different view, first Peregrine Falcon on hike into Abbotts Lagoon
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.
Getting ready to fly.
Peregrine jumping into the air from the fence post.
The falcon jumped into the air and flew towards our position.
Peregrine Falcon flying close overhead, Abbotts Lagoon
Meadowlark, Abbott's Lagoon
Yellow-rumped warbler near the Lagoon.
American Pipit, hunting for insects from the bridge over the Lagoon, Point Reyes
American Pipit on the sand, Abbotts Lagoon
While on the beach, an Osprey flew over carrying a partially eaten fish.
Osprey with unfinished meal, Point Reyes.
Northern Harrier flew closely by while standing on the bridge over Abbott's Lagoon.
Shiny black phoebe, Abbott's Lagoon
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.
Palm Warbler
Palm warbler, Abbotts Lagoon, point reyes national seashore.