Owl on the Rocks
The Marin Headlands has always been a great place to see owls… but “owl rock” has been quiet lately. Luckily I happened to see this Great Horned Owl moving behind some flowers just in time to pull...
View ArticleLovely Prairie
As a volunteer with the Golden Gate Raptor Observatory I’ve sat through many cold and foggy hours waiting to band hawks. When the sun shines anything can happen and this weekend was no exception. The...
View ArticleNorthern Harrier
A hatch-year male Northern Harrier displays the distinctive facial disc that sharpens its hearing.
View ArticleCommon Raven
A Raven vocalizing in the Marin Headlands. I’ve always liked them. They are stunning birds with a wide variety of calls and great character and intelligence. Below, another Raven with a few new...
View ArticleCute but Ferocious: River Otters
A word of warning… this is a post about predation and the pictures reflect that. River Otters moved into Rodeo lagoon in the Marin Headlands about 4 years ago and the resident birds were ill prepared....
View ArticleBobcat Surprise
The other night I was startled by an unexpected creature walking the same path in the Marin Headlands. It was getting dark and I just had seconds to get an image before it slipped further into the...
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