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| Staying Centered Click on images to see larger versions After the recent news regarding the MacArthur Fellowship, I spent a great deal of time outside reflecting on what it may all mean. While out there, as luck would have it, I had my camera and photographed a few things. Thanks to everyone for your patience. I should be able to post more regularly now. All the best, Walter. | Posted: October 16, 2008 | |
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Behind Keith Hansen's Gallery in Bolinas... a hummingbird bonanza. |
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In the Marina a Killdeer roams the water's edge. |
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Point Reyes Ravens scan the fog. |
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In the Marina, an Egret dabbles in late day light. |
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A Bluebird keeps a watchful eye on me at the Bolinas Sewer Ponds. |
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Such a nice moment, horizontal flight with an open bill. |
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In the Headlands, a beautiful exposed hive spilling from a Eucalyptus tree. The rains sent it to the ground and the bees have all gone. |
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Such a great place to wake up. |
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A young Harrier follows the contours of the hillside at Point Reyes. |
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Not as active in recent days, the resident lagoon superstars make a nice joint appearance. |
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Anna's Hummingbird, Bolinas. |
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One of many lovely encounters in the Headlands. |
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Another pass by the young hunter. |
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A quick turn to pursue prey. Those lovely long legs are quite a site. |
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Rodeo Beach is home to a number of chipping Black Phoebes. |
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Bird on a wire. Presidio, SF. |
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A Turkey Vulture dines on a Cormorant at Rodeo Beach. |
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Touching down tail first. |
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Dining just above people's heads in Sausalito. |
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A young redtail on the hunt in Marin. |
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The river otters leave very clear signs of their activity. Here a Brown Pelican carcass. |
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In other grisly news, a Heermann's Gull bill found in a Great Horned Owl pellet. |
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Great bird in great light. |
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This Egret, strangely, was only 3/5 the size of the previous one. A little mini Snowy. |
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Clearing the throat to make way for the next gopher. |
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The Golden Gate from Marin. |
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Lined up just right with 5 sailboats while keeping an eye on a circling Red-tailed Hawk. |
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The Lagoon in morning light. |
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A Cormorant departs in the black-and-white world lit by the morning sun through the mist. |
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A Great Horned Owl prepares for flight after a long day's rest. |
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An owl diving through the trees in the near-darkness. |
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A Great Horned Owl pair duets before departing to hunt as night falls. |
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Off into the night! |
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A roadside find. |
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Leaving with a tasty snack, a Bluebird relocates to the power lines above. |
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More soon. |
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Copyright Notice - Images, graphic design, and text ©2007 Walter Kitundu, San Francisco, California.
It is unlawful to reproduce or distribute these images via any medium, digital or physical, without the express consent of the artist/photographer.