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Guardian of the Wild Blackberries

Friday, July 4th, 2008

Looking for something to photograph this morning, along the Sacramento River, I came across a lot of ripe wild blackberries and was allowed to gather some.

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.

Great Horned Owl

Sunday, June 15th, 2008

Can 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, 2008

A pair of California Valley Quail that I came upon during my recent wanderings.

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