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Fly softly, and carry a big stick

Picture of the Moment

Pictures copyright 2012 Russel Ray Photos

Earlier this year I found an area where there were six pairs of nesting ospreys. I watched one pair building their nest and got some great pictures. Here are three:

Fly softly and carry a big stick

Pictures copyright 2012 Russel Ray Photos

Fly softly and carry a big stick

Pictures copyright 2012 Russel Ray Photos

Fly softly and carry a big stick

Pictures copyright 2012 Russel Ray Photos

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What big eyes you have

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Picture of the moment
PICTURE OF THE MOMENT

 

An osprey tending its nest:

Osprey

 

….and looking not too happy that I was right below it.

 

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San Diego shorebird diversity

Pictures copyright 2012 Russel Ray Photos

Out & About San Diego

 

After completing my home inspection report this morning, I went out to the shoreline to see what birds were waking up with the dawn. Following is what I found.

California gulls fighting for foodCalifornia gulls fighting over food

 

Brown pelican off to chase the fishing boatsBrown pelican off to chase the fishing boats

 

Gull diving for breakfastGull diving for breakfast

 

Geese waiting for SeaWorld to openGeese waiting for SeaWorld to open

 

Great egret fishing for breakfastGreat egret fishing for breakfast

 

Great blue heron scouring the docks for leftover fishGreat blue heron scouring the docks for leftover fish

 

Black-crowned night heron wondering where the night’s going Black-crowned night heron wondering where the night's going

 

Close-up of the black-crowned night heronBlack-crowned night heron close-up

 

Juvenile black-crowned night heron practicing flying
(one of the parents is in the two pictures above)Juvenile black-crowned night heron practicing flying

 

Red-shouldered hawk (?) on a light pole Red-shouldered hawk (?) on a light pole

 

Osprey watching over his territoryOsprey watching over his territoryOsprey watching over his territory

 

Nesting osprey (young in nest at far right)
Nesting osprey

 

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