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Blacktail Doe

Thursday, August 14th, 2008

I surprised her this morning; and luckily I had the camera ready. No special story, I just thought that it was a classic image of the local deer in the dry foothills of the Pacific range in California.

Young Swainsons Hawk

Saturday, July 19th, 2008

I think that the young Swainsons Hawk may have survived the dreaded Great Horned Owl attack.  Here are some photos of an adult ( top) and a young hawk in a another tree close to the nesting tree.
It appears as if the adult has given the young bird a small ground squirrel.

Hummers in the Indian Tobacco

Wednesday, July 9th, 2008

This is a flowering plant that is referred to locally as Indian Tobacco. I have no idea as to its addictive properties, however the the hummingbirds love it.

Red Squirrels

Thursday, June 19th, 2008

Some young Reds at play, with momma watching.

The Nesting Pair of Swainson’s Hawks

Monday, June 16th, 2008

Here are some photos of the Swainsons that were nesting in that tree when they were invaded by the Great Horned Owl.

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