environmentaleducation:
The intriguing Landmark "entity" across from our parking lot - I kid you not: Dr. Frederic Fish was the founder of this agency!! Wanna go visit someday ... IMG_3269
environmentaleducation:
Brenda and I arrived early in the "coolth" of the morning, and both enjoy American Crows: here is a Family in action... IMG_3154
environmentaleducation:
If these are young birds, their feathers are not made of high quality material ... IMG_3155
environmentaleducation:
They wear out more easily; some may still be downy ... IMG_3156
environmentaleducation:
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environmentaleducation:
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environmentaleducation:
IMG_3159
environmentaleducation:
IMG_3160
environmentaleducation:
IMG_3161
environmentaleducation:
Don't see any juvenile "gape" anymore ... IMG_3162
environmentaleducation:
IMG_3164
environmentaleducation:
(feathers) And some are being lost and replaced ... IMG_3169
environmentaleducation:
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environmentaleducation:
IMG_3172
environmentaleducation:
Perhaps there is a nearby threat? ... MVI_3175
environmentaleducation:
MVI_3175 - 2
environmentaleducation:
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environmentaleducation:
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environmentaleducation:
(with fond regards to Tippi Hedren) ... MVI_3176
environmentaleducation:
Distant OSPR nest over the sports field (and AMCR in flight) ... IMG_3177
environmentaleducation:
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environmentaleducation:
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environmentaleducation:
"Mulch, mulch ..." ... IMG_7071
environmentaleducation:
"... mulch, mulch" ... IMG_7072
environmentaleducation:
Oh Em Gee!! Penny sighted a distant raptor ... IMG_7073
environmentaleducation:
A closer view ... IMG_7075
environmentaleducation:
Size was a bit hard to judge, til those nice Cedar Waxwings landed, next tree over (sorry no photos) ... IMG_3181
environmentaleducation:
Check out head, shoulders, beak ... IMG_3181 - 2
environmentaleducation:
(I am seeking a way to share a fantastic Merlin-eating-dragonfly video, courtesy of URC) ... IMG_3182
environmentaleducation:
MERLIN ... IMG_3183