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 …
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 …
Yosemite #3: In the Valley
We stopped several times to walk around in the valley. It was beautiful, not matter what direction you turned. Maralee
Golden Gate Bridge
I just returned from a wonderful vacation week with my sister in California. Our first stop when we got off the plane was to drive to the Golden Gate Bridge so we could walk across it. It was a gorgeous day and perfect for a walk across the bridge before getting in the car and driving …
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 