Thursday, May 30, 2024

Female Red-winged Blackbirds

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We rarely see female Red-winged Blackbirds. It's usually the males who are up on the reeds showing off while the ladies keep a low profile...

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Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Waddle Crossing

It's been a minute since we've seen a Cinnamon Teal...

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The water was so shallow here that this guy did a little swim/walk maneuver while trying to escape the camera lens.

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Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge Complex  
Logan Creek Trail

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Sunday, May 26, 2024

Welcome to Wings and Daydreams!

I thought it was time to update my intro video on YouTubeYouTube and I'm thrilled with how it turned out...



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Thursday, May 16, 2024

Shrike Three!

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This was only our third Shrike sighting and we were lucky enough to see two!

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Loggerhead Shrikes
Sacramento NWR

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Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Monday, May 6, 2024

Trick of the Eye

Did you think this was an owl at first glance?

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When we were walking along the marsh trail at the Sacramento NWR,
we sure thought this might be an owl!

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Nope.
Just a perfectly crafted nest...

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Saturday, May 4, 2024

Thursday, May 2, 2024

Marsh Elegance

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The American Avocet is one of the most graceful shorebirds as it quietly glides through the water of the wetlands...

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