I went back to Yucaipa Regional Park today, and had a ball photographing birds. Last time I complained that the pelicans were just loafing around on the pier--this time I got lots of action--flying, swimming, bathing, preening, and even pirating food from other birds. At some point I may share some of those--today it is bathtime. Several of these big birds were performing a bathing ritual, over and over, that resulted in lots of flapping and splashing. This is an example of all the splish-splashing going on! 2/3/21 www.sparhawkphotography.com
I know I've posted other Wood Duck shots, but I ran across this one and decided I liked it a lot and wanted to add it to the mix. Taken at Yucaipa Regional Park, Yucaipa, CA. 1/31/21 www.sparhawkphotography.com
When birding at Yucaipa Regional Park, I spotted several pairs of Buffleheads. This is a male, which is more strikingly marked than the female. Most of the time this small duck looks just black and white, but in the right light, iridescent purples and greens can be seen in the head feathers. He's a real cutie! 1/29/21 www.sparhawkphotography.com
