Last Sunday I made a day trip down to Salton Sea for birding. I got some good birds, but took almost no photographs. While hiking out to Rock Hill, I spotted this Coyote watching me. He apparently felt pretty safe--he was quite a ways from me, with a deep irrigation ditch between us. When I first saw him I didn't even have my camera with me, so I went back to the car to get it, and believe it or not, he was still in sight! He walked along, but I was able to keep up with him, and he kept looking over at me. This isn't the greatest shot, as it was cropped a lot, and was taken in noon light, but I thought he was quite beautiful. 4/8/20 My website: www.sparhawkphotography.com
While birding out at San Jacinto Wildlife Area, I happened on this Black-crowned Night Heron in the weeds beside the road. I drove up quite close to him, and was surprised he didn't fly away. I drove closer, he still sat there completly still. I drove forward, backed up a bit--there was no way to avoid the weeds, but took a few shots of him. It was as if he thought he was screened by the weeds and I couldn't see him--much like the small child who believes when he covers his eyes you can't see him. When I drove off he was still perched beside the road. Not the best photo of a BCNH, but an interesting experience. 4/7/20 My website: www.sparhawkphotography.com
Out birding the other day--gray and cloudy, but it was warm--the first time this season I hiked without a sweater or sweatshirt! 4/6/20 My website: www.sparhawkphotograpy.com
