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California Scrub-Jay (Aphelocoma californica)Observer
kathleenlryanDescription
"You almost got away from me, but I just barely got you!" I said to the California Scrub-Jay - (Aphelocoma californica), flying quickly past me.
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Rufous Hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus)Observer
kathleenlryanDescription
Not a great shot, but I looked up, and there he was. 😊 Being this is only the second time I've seen this species, I'm posting it anyway. This handsome, little boy, a Rufous Hummingbird - (Selasphorus rufusis), caught in mid-flight, with his tail fanned out to help with identification.
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Golden-crowned Sparrow (Zonotrichia atricapilla)Observer
kathleenlryanDescription
A Golden-crowned Sparrow - (Zonotrichia atricapilla), looking very proud, and handsome, for his portrait. Photo © Kathleen L. Ryan.
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Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria sinensis)Observer
kathleenlryanDescription
Ryan Ranch, near Building D, Monterey, CA.
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Blue Periwinkle (Vinca major)Observer
kathleenlryanDescription
"Nature Prevails" Greater Periwinkle - (Vinca major), and Ivy, growing on a weathered fence.
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Spotted Towhee (Pipilo maculatus)Observer
kathleenlryanDescription
A Spotted Towhee - ( Pipilo megalonyx, ), sweetly singing to impress all the girls that were nearby.
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California Red-shouldered Hawk (Buteo lineatus ssp. elegans)Observer
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Band-tailed Pigeon (Patagioenas fasciata)Observer
kathleenlryanDescription
Several, Band-tailed Pigeons - (Patagioenas fasciata), taking flight, simultaneously.
