A group of white faced Ibises make a one night stand at the local pond. We only run across these guys once in a blue moon so it was indeed a pleasure to observe these guys feeding and refueling prior to take off for wetter lands further to the north.
The looks says it all. This Jay had his back to me so I was trying to sneak up on him and focus on his very colorful tail feathers. Needless to say he was on to me.
Female mallards out for a morning stroll. I wonder what they are talking about. Photographed on fine summers day while kayaking on Leigh Lake in Grand Teton National Park.
Patiently waiting for the moment
A kingfisher sits on a rainy day
We watched as a pair of swallows hesitantly landed close to each other on a branch. Within a minute or two they seemed to get comfortable and began to check each other out so to speak. When the female decided she had seen enough she took to the air and the male appeared to try and follow with all his might. Unfortunately, both swallows quickly disappeared into a large flock which was feeding on insects at the pond and we soon lost track of them. I guess we will never know how this relationship ended.
A western scrub jay enjoying the afternoon sunlight on a fine spring afternoon. The seasons sure change quickly.
This grey goose is the king/queen of the local pond.
Adding some color, as well as a wonderful song, to a landscape slowly transitioning from winter to spring. We saw our first finches arrive just the other day.
Enjoy
A seal seems to be tolerating but not completely happy with the seagull who rudely interrupted his afternoon nap. Mendocino Coast, CA.
nature has no boss 
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