Monthly Archives: March 2011

Coyote in Gopherville

This coyote was photographed hunting gophers on ranch land in Point Reyes National Seashore.  The ranch lands provide good habitat for gophers.  A healthy population of gophers (and other rodents) means a good food supply for predators that feed on … Continue reading

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Portrait of a Bobcat

I saw this bobcat about a month ago.  He was sitting in a field enjoying the warmth of the afternoon sun.  He looks like he may have been daydreaming.  Do bobcats daydream?  If you would like to purchase a print … Continue reading

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Great Blue Heron Nesting Ritual

March is a great month to photograph birds nesting.  This photo was taken five years ago this month at the Venice Rookery in Venice, Florida.   It’s famous for photo opportunities of wading birds nesting.  Nest building is a joint effort … Continue reading

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Dawn Falls, Larkspur, California

I took this photo a year ago.  This is the time to be shooting waterfalls in Marin County because most of them are at their best in the rainy season.  I had a hard time getting down to the creek … Continue reading

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Lone Tree at Sunset

I had driven by this scene a few times before I stopped to photograph it.  The lower part of the tree is cut off by the hill.  To order a print of this image click here.

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Mad Duck

I was photographing ducks at a pond in Golden Gate Park last spring when this ring-necked drake came swimming toward me.  The drakes were pursuing females and I guess he didn’t like me around.  He looked mad and I felt … Continue reading

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Coyote, Point Reyes National Seashore

I took this photo about a month ago at Point Reyes.  I can’t remember the exact location, but it was shot around sunset.  I usually miss sunrise at Point Reyes, but I try to always be there for sunset.   It’s … Continue reading

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Handsome Bobcat

I saw this bobcat for the first time a couple of days ago.  He’s very well-marked.  I’m used to seeing bobcats in Point Reyes National Seashore with little or no distinctive markings on the torso.  This guy has very pronounced … Continue reading

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Pack of Coyotes on the Hunt

I went out to Point Reyes yesterday afternoon.   I saw four bobcats, although one was probably a double count.  It’s hard to be sure.  I saw no coyotes until the last hour of the day when I saw a … Continue reading

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A Bobcat Moves Through a Grassy Field.

It is not unusual to see a bobcat at Point Reyes National Seashore.  I have wondered how many there are in the Seashore.  I don’t think anyone knows.  Determining the bobcat population would be a lot harder than counting elk.  … Continue reading

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