Tag Archives: California
Anna’s Hummingbirds in La Jolla
During the winter in Southern California the hummingbirds are as busy as ever defending their territory and this male Anna’s Hummingbird was no exception. He was so focused on defending his patch that he let me get very close. … Continue reading
Flowers from a La Jolla Garden in March
Spring came early to Southern California this year. The blue skies and riot of color in a peaceful La Jolla yard was wonderful after the freezing Boston weather and piles of snow. Hummingbirds rested in the shade and Monarch butterflies flew by … Continue reading
Some Spring Birds at Silverwood Wildlife Sanctuary, San Diego
Every Spring I try to visit Silverwood wildlife Sanctuary run by San Diego Audubon. This is a very species reserve of over 750 acres near Lakeside. There is an observation area close to the entrance … Continue reading
Wildflowers of Wildcat Canyon
On a beautiful day in May this year I went birding in Silverwood Reserve near Wildcat Canyon, (San Diego Audubon). I am going to post photographs of some of the birds I saw but I could not resist showing you some … Continue reading
Rattlesnake waits for Prey
I have always been fascinated by snakes and so I was delighted to see a Speckled (I think) Rattlesnake move across from one resting place to another when I visited Silverwood Wildlife Sanctuary in San Diego County in May. The … Continue reading
Aggressive Great Blue Heron
Late yesterday afternoon in the fading light at San Elijo Lagoon I stopped by for a quick visit. I was rewarded by some wonderful Great Blue Heron behavior. I was watching a gull eating a fish on the mudflat when … Continue reading
A Wet and Windy afternoon at San Elijo Lagoon
Yesterday I went to San Elijo Lagoon between Cardiff and Solana Beach, California. There were heavy showers all day long and bouts of glorious sunshine and rainbows. The rain made everything shine and there was new growth from recent rains … Continue reading
San Elijo Lagoon in the Evening
I arrived at that golden hour when the landscape glows and the sun is about to set. Evening light on the Lagoon
Early November in San Elijo Lagoon
I arrived at noon just as the mist rolled in from the ocean Soon the sun broke through again lighting up the Dodder plants growing over vegetation. I noticed a shorebird below me on the edge of the water. I got … Continue reading
Green Katydid on the Road
I found a slightly stunned Katydid on the street. It looked fine but was missing half an Antenna and not moving. I carefully picked it up and put it on a table in the garden. I took photographs as it … Continue reading
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