A seal seems to be tolerating but not completely happy with the seagull who rudely interrupted his afternoon nap. Mendocino Coast, CA.
Tag: wildlife
First Date
Head held high a Male Redheaded duck goes courting on the local pond as the sun is going down.
Gadwall
Male Gadwall enjoying a bit of sun after a cloudy and cold weekend.
The Trio
A trio of bison right at home in the winter weather in the Lamar Valley of Yellowstone National Park.
Lizard and Light
We spent quite a bit of time watching this good looking guy hunting for insects on a rock in the forest and waiting patiently for him to move into a very small patch of waning light to snap a few photos. He finally came out into the light and when there held a nice pose for a few seconds while checking us out before resuming his hunting in the shadows.
Five
Awhile back we spent the morning trying to photograph a large group of swallows feeding on a pond. They were buzzing back and forth and getting good shots was quite a chore. Although nothing in this photo is in perfect focus it really represents the feel of being in that large group of feeding swallows trying to get a photo.
On Display
Although they are the most numerous of the ducks I encounter I am always enamored by the Mallards. Wearing his finest breeding colors this guy was putting on quite a display.
Put em up!
Praire dog asking if anyone wants a knuckle sandwich. Rocky Mountain Arsenal National wildlife refuge.
Hoodies
After three very cold days there is very little open water around for the ducks. However, this group of hooded mergansers found a patch and seem to be enjoying the late afternoon sun on a very cold day.
California Quail
A beautiful california quail in a moss covered tree demonstrating that organism and environment are indeed one and the same.
nature has no boss 
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