response to a good Spring |
soft |
Spring |
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another pet at the ranch |
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class act |
rose is..... |
from Bodega Head |
hates cameras |
reflected glory |
just showing off |
surprizing patience |
rose |
snow storm,Jasper,May 31,2013 |
daily visitor |
social isolate |
Spring at the retro farm |
twins on a romp |
the cute member |
cool |
restless Pacific |
in charge |
backyard guest |
Goat Rock, Sonoma coast |
Grandma on duty |
despite the Califiornia drought |
Pacific Coast,Del Norte County,CA |
corporate farming in the Delta |
home again |
morning greeting |
"what a big boy,I am" |
late summer happy face |
the new and old Oakland-San Francisco Bay Bridge on the day of closure |
another Heather Farm gift |
summer |
reproduction |
delicate |
prickly jewel |
happy faces |
suspicious or just curious? |
unwelcome |
crop dusting in the Delta |
regal |
on an urgent mission |
inquisitive |
dressed for the mating season |
November surprise |
Mr Cool the Ugly |
Mr Green scores bigtime |
relaxed Mr Kestral |
a special season |
a bad dream? |
who am I? what's my name? |
shy Ibis |
before the frost |
Merced NWR,California |
independent |
social isolate? |
that's a stretch |
magistrate |
on display |
just showing off |
white fronted geese |
social isolate? |
bad hair day |
accessible ...sometimes |
hiding |
another sad reminder |
feasting with outgoing tide |
not until next season |
serenity on the Sonoma Coast |
killdeer in the Delta bird mix |
little miss cool |
busy morning for the tundra |
"I am the king of the Delta" |
who? me? |
perfect balance |
clean vessel...dirty water |
forgotten |
estuary living |
white faced ibis...Merced Nat'l Wildlife Refuge |
Mr Cooper in the wild |
white faced ibis...Merced Nat'l Wildlife Refuge |
cute but public enemy |
last of the winter flock |
lovers? |
spring |
poppies on the mountain...Spring |
Indian Paintbrush...early entry in Spring |
once upon a time in the West |
once upon a time in the West |
they are everywhere |
welcoming committee |
coastal welcome |
taking a break |
coastal rookery |
proud as a peacock... |
backwater angling |
Goat Rock State Beach |
California state flower |
"on a clear day..." |
Sonoma Coast icon |
columbine |
commercial salmon season opening |
annual friend |
seasonal greeting |
happy face |
a light touch |
tree poppy |
graceful duet |
another sign of spring |
annual introduction |
vocal critic |
baritone soloist |
the strut |
peek a boo |
grace |
going to be a good day |
backyard duet |
Bolsa Chica Nat Ecol Reserve |
a newborn's first human sighting |
about to be joined in blooms |
good morning |
Rich |
backyard wonder |
California wildflowers |
open wide |
organized retreat |
very tired |
Little Miss Sunshine |
a formal announcement |
abundance |
backyard evening pleasure |
despite the drought |
cheers |
tomorrow |
visitor to very dry host |
unexpected visitor |
morning walk |
again |
today and tomorrow |
Delta cathedral |
alert |
last rose? |
power |
independent |
Delta's tomato harvest |
the evening strut |
that's a stretch |
cooperative subject |
odd fishing hole |
preparing for winter's dairy |
morning shrug |
a very patient Delta subject |
autumn surprise |
another backyard surprise |
resident sentry |
good morning |
periscope up |
reflected beauty |
lantana |
12 month blooms |
the usual residents |
patient |
hyacinth territory |
a friendly conversation |
a sub-committee argument |
deep in thought? |
tenuous perch |
watercolor |
for a better view |
geese |
Merced NWR,CA |
confused? |
island of safety |
pondering |
safe...no shotguns allowed |
sanctuary visitors |
peace |
after a swim |
escaping the shotguns |
the judge |
..."who's the fairest...?" |
it's that time of the year |
young Red |
Merced NWR,CA |
little Miss Pretty |
private thoughts |
in formation...almost |
not a coordinated landing pattern |
permanent resident |
overweight |
this posing gets tiresome |
in original Hearst Castle village,San Simeon,CA |
critical observer |
nature's coastal art |
Pacific's evening greeting |
morning hangover |
Piedras Blancas...Pacific Coast |
contemplating next move |
lunch time |
occasional Delta visitor |
Western Lupine |
fog |
another generation |
solo |
early Spring |
farmer's enemy |
once thriving...now all but deserted |
curious |
secret contents? |
Spring |
handsome is as ... |
in formation |
Indian Paint Brush |
Mother at her finest |
looking for a mate |
a survivor |
tired |
camelia |
perfectly designed |
spring is ahead of schedule |
almost ready for showtime |
despite the drought |
last of the season |
abundance |
Spring |
azalea |
CA State Bird |
spent |
backyard explosion |
BIG RED |
that's a stretch |
open wide |
a summer cottage? |
the survivor of the vanished village of Venado |
backyard bottle brush |
after the head-butt |
Oregon's high desert |
Medicine Lake,Jasper NP |
home grown hit |
Pacific |
Lady's Slipper,Jasper NP |
...or, nightmares |
in the wild |
Sonoma Coast |
it's show time |
mouth of the Russian River,Sonoma Coast |
painting party |
a peaceful Sonoma Coast |
Mr Cool |
destruction duo |
history |
seal siesta |
Jasper paintbrush |
Sonoma County winemaking at its finest |
gardenia surprize |
Sonoma Coast |
Heather Farm Rose Garden |
well used facility |
resting? |
hiding |
exclamation |
resting place for the pioneers |
Who? Me? |
next question! |
backyard breakfast |
the drought |
discipline |
solo |
summer farewell |
hot summer surprise |
open wide |
everlasting |
Pacific Coast supporting cast |
local sanctuary |
surprise |
unexpected Delta visitor |
missing are the iconic falls |
at attention |
tomato harvest in the Delta...next stop .. canning factory |
good bye |
integrated line-up |
busy as..... |
planning the day's activities |
a stranger in the Delta |
waiting for breakfast |
high hopes |
Mother Nature's rejects |
first big snow in the Sierras |
the one leg trick |
happy quartet |
junior raptor |
stern |
observer |
in the mix |
Pacific showtime |
Orange County |
strange pair |
the old two step |
lost |
angry |
out of place |
spooked |
cold morning |
sex is in the air |
overseer |
knee deep in..... |
weight watchers waiting room |
Crazy Legs dance routine |
show time |
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MR HANDSOME,BIG RED |
retreat |
the professor |
surveyor's perch |
self maintenance |
patient subjects |
out of synch |
another poppy |
lost his partner |
love birds |
class about to be dismissed |
Mr Ugly |
raptor,junior grade |
elusive |
"my best side" |
just hangin' out |
alert |
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periwinkle...the rains' reward |
OR...just showing off |
ready to score |
OUTA HERE |
winter friend |
multi ethnic convention |
menage a trois? |
rapter pretender |
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California winter |
I am the king |
a people sign |
the boss |
early Spring |
perfect |
miniature package |
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independent |
a lot of bull |
leaderless and confused |
happy |
lonely |
Redwing |
periwinkle...the rains' reward |
after the drought |
once |
happy crowd |
garden surprise |
Brodiaea pulchella |
early morning blues |
after the rain |
late for Easter |
a banner year |
battle over one hen |
welcome sign |
coastal lupine |
nearly spent |
Spring |
oblivious |
never again |
near the end of a productive season |
early riser |
Black Diamond Regional Park |
once a bustling gold mining center |
a great Spring throughout California |
a perfect Spring greeting |
Spring |
Paint Brush |
promises |
Sonoma Coastal iris crops everwhere |
after the rain |
social reject? |
Spring |
good morning |
alone |
just showing off |
open wide |
happy crowd |
Old and New |
once there were blossoms |
California |
Matilija Poppy |
Lion's Tail |
Heather Farm Gardens |
backyard reward |
abundance |
also |
perfection |
Heather Farm,Walnut Creek,CA |
survivor |
congregation of many |
harmony |
relief from the spines |
bright lights |
Tilden Regional Park,Berkeley Hills |
greeting |
backyard surprise |
dainty |
concentration |
tight knit family |
in the mix |
happy |
who are you? |
explosion |
South African section,UCSC Arboretum, |
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UCSC Arboretum |
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waiting for the bee |
one out of many |
Botanical Gardens,UC Berkeley |
relaxed |
dramatic show |
Spring |
...wrinkles and all |
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early digital |
bright greeting |
double pleasure |
wild or garden |
a senior outing at Goat Rock |
sunshine |
Joshua Tree NP,California |
plus visitor |
here's looking at ya |
that was then |
backyard surprise |
welcome |
open arms |
Sierra autumn |
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the desert |
in the Sierras |
just showing off |
in charge |
escape |
social isolate |
elegant |
extended greeting from Hibiscus |
backyard morning |
November morning |
after the rain |
rejects |
twins |
autumn surprise |
busy |
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innocence |
flooded cornfield |
early blooming camellia |
the lookout |
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backyard treat |
retired professor |
boredom |
family outing |
backyard killer |
patient |
it's cold |
they're back |
sub committee |
the inruder |
lunch break |
mirror image |
morning greeting |
bashful |
twice as stunning |
simple gift |
swan lake |
generous Christmas cactus |
winter begonia |
waiting for the right moment |
at attention |
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comfort zone |
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at attention |
a birthday greeting |
nourished and grown by a company owned by a fellow from Nederland |
iris handshake |
open wide |
from the birthday assortment |
perfect |
always seen alone |
Trump and Pence |
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confused? |
swans |
bad hair day |
stern |
social isolate |
ongoing survey |
administrator |
winter to spring |
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inner beauty |
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Trump |
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waiting for the weekend in Bodega Bay |
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history |
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independence |
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peace |
Happy |
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raptor,junior grade |
Good Morning |
Spring |
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welcome |
subtle beauty |
two treats in one |
at dusk,backyard |
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Greetings |
tomorrow |
soon |
local pests |
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bright smiles |
selfish |
prickly beauty |
Spring |
after the long drought |
backyard Spring |
HOT |
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Little Miss Sunshine |
a wry smile |
'tis the season |
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Delta symbol |
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welcome |
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waiting for attention |
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tomorrow |
regal |
bashful |
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where is the food? |
begonia |
up close and personal |
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prolific |
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the visitor |
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Sonoma Coast fog |
hibiscus greeting |
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Tibouchina |
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next week |
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Sonoma Coast |
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backyard celebrity |
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Delta administrator |
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California's state bird |
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the CHIEF |
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the boss |
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