The Anna's Hummingbird profile is beautiful, but when he turns into the light, it's pure magic. These photos were taken seconds apart. Maralee
California: Turkey Vultures
There are A LOT of turkey vultures in California. I had never seen one before and was very excited to see this very interesting looking bird. When I first saw them flying overhead, I thought they were some type of hawk. But then I got closer and saw the distinct difference. One morning a dead seal …
California Coast: The Birds
After spending a few days in the Yosemite area, my sister and I decided to go to the coast for the last few days. We drove up scenic Highway 1 north of San Francisco. One of my all time favorite Alfred Hitchcock movies was "The Birds." So since we were going through Bodega Bay, I …
Anna’s Hummingbird
I am so excited to see that the hummingbirds are back. They've actually been back for a few weeks, but yesterday was my first opportunity to photograph them. This Anna's Hummingbird is one of the most handsome I've seen. Of course, it's the male hummingbird that has the most color. Do you know what a flock of …
Buffelhead
I thought this was a hooded merganser but it seems, in fact, it is a bufflehead. Someday I will know more about the birds around me. 🙂 Maralee
Through My Lens 