River Otter, Hole in the Head, Bodega
This is a fresh water pool, pretty deep, where PG&E dug for their nuclear power station, which was fortunately stopped - near the inlet to Bodega Bay Harbor - I heard some splashing around, and then this otter appeared -
River otter, hitting the brakes...
River otter, making a quick u-turn
After I said "hello!," the otter did a pretty quick u-turn and took off...
Red shouldered hawk - Briefly circled near the harbor.
Red-shouldered Hawk circling the harbor and coastal shrubbery...
This could be a warbling vireo, in the small trees surrounding Hole in the Head
White Pelicans were feeding in the harbor
Brown Pelican, navigating at turn, Bodega Harbor
Brown Pelican in flight
Brown Pelican on the water, Bodega Harbor
Single Marbled Godwit, Bodega Harbor
Scout quail on alert, near back yard, Cherryridge.
California Quail
Acorn Woodpecker with an acorn, utility pole near the house
Acorn woodpeckers, these are the acorn fever months
Anna's hummer at backyard feeder
Red-breasted nuthatch with a sunflower seed, back yard
This old post looked like a good place to hide a seed, red-breasted nuthatch
Red-breasted nuthatch, after hiding his seed