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    Turkey Vultures

    While spotting at a nearby dam I see something unusual for me. Overhead I follow a Common Vulture riding the thermals when I see it make a quick pass and exit in a hurry. Normally they hover and move along. This animal is on a mission. I look down and see along the edge of the dam several Turkey...
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    Field Fairies

    I like running a focus through the grassy field in front of my place with my new 16x80 scope. Something almost always pops up, Ground squirrels and rabbits like the cover from above, a bobcat on the prowl in the grass and birds gather to court & eat. RT, RP, RG (Right time right place right...
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    Pinnacle visit

    Been too busy doing nothing 2 post. Did make it 2 the Pinnacles, nice drive with green & yellow everywhere. If going, the eastern side of the park is where the action is. Multi level trails for the wild flower and Condor views. Dummy me came in from the west and drove east which is now possible...
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    Drought buster

    It seems Cali is having a normal wet season with a dousing of snow in the Bay area. The drought is over for awhile. Can't wait for the rain 2 stop so I can get out for the wildflower blooms and the birds that attend. The Pinnacles should B spectacular for both flowers and birds. Looking forward...
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    Snowbirds in Cali

    We got snow in Santa Cruz; who would think. Otherwise it is a "normal" wet season for a change. The reservoirs are filling nicely and a good snow pack for the dry season. The flower blooms out here R going 2B spectacular. My place is already bright yellow with poppy. The birds R coming 2. I saw...
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    Monsoon in California

    Hi everyone, rain has finally come for the last 2 weeks with more coming. This should change us from golden brown to fluorescent green and pick up the birding. Just before the rain I manage to watch a Redtail catch breakfast again. This is becoming a habit with my new scope. Difficult with a...
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    Hello everyone

    I have been an avid birder, wildlife viewer and stargazer for years here in Northern California. I am not a social media type until Covid kept me cooped up and wish to reach out more. Over the past few years the drought has changed the migratories here. Only the Towhees, thrashers and hummers...
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