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Sunday, June 15th, 2008Can you see him in this picture? He’s very well camouflaged among the pinecones.
Earlier in the day he was being attacked by the pair of Swainson’s Hawks that have been nesting in that tree. They finally gave up after a valiant effort, consisting of many violent and powerful high speed air attacks. I am afraid that [...]
A Couple of Quail
Wednesday, June 4th, 2008A pair of California Valley Quail that I came upon during my recent wanderings.
Dark Morph
Tuesday, May 13th, 2008This is a photograph that I took recently, and have tentatively identified it as a Swainson’s Hawk in its “dark morph” configuration. There is no particular significance attached to the occaision of this event; I just liked the image and wanted to share it.
The Mighty Oak
Wednesday, March 26th, 2008I just wanted to share this photo of a beautiful old oak in its new spring plumage.
Wild Mustard
Tuesday, March 18th, 2008This “wild mustard” goes by many names, both common and scientific; but I think “Brassica rapa ” is the scientific name for the variety found here in Yolo county. Whatever the name, it can be quite overwelmingly brilliant in full bloom.
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