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Buzz
This Anna’s Hummingbird, who we’ve nicknamed Buzz, can be found like clockwork atop his favorite tree along the Alameda Creek trail chirping away. I still have gotten a picture in the correct light to reveal his pink irridesence, but these are … Continue reading
Lefty
Over the weekend we spotted this young Cooper’s Hawk along the Alameda Creek trail again, confirming he’s sticking around the area and that our discovery that he only has one talon in the first picture wasn’t some illusion based on how he … Continue reading
Winter Hike at Coyote Hills
The winter tour of local hiking spots hits Coyote Hills. All the wacky ducks continue to pass through, with this year including first ever sightings of wood ducks and (unpictured) canvasbacks. And a first ever sighting of white-faced ibis which … Continue reading
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Raptor Day at Coyote Hills
The raptors were out in unusual numbers today. Spotted a kite, two or three different hawks, and at least three harriers. These are the best of the pics…
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Muskrat Cove
A rare muskrat sighting today in the Alameda Creek. This guy was remodeling his kitchen or something with weeds he pulled from the banks himself.
Northern Harrier at Coyote Hills
I only got one picture of this guy before he flew off but it turned out especially nice… And here’s a couple less dramatic birds from the same trip.
World’s Angriest Hummingbird
Spotted this guy along the Alameda Creek. He doesn’t seem happy about having his picture taken.
Snake Lunch
A great blue heron has settled on snake for lunch but he was having a bit of trouble getting it down the hatch.
Day of the Night-Herons
As their name suggests, these guys are nocturnal and it’s unusual to see them doing much beyond napping in the reeds in the daytime. And the juveniles are tough to spot at all. So it was doubly odd to see … Continue reading
Legs!
Spotted stilts and avocets wading around the salt marshes near the bay end of the Alameda Creek Trail.
