Burrowing owl tilting its head

Here are some photos Chris took of a burrowing owl tilting its head.

Egrets of Bolsa Chica

We went to Huntington Beach to escape the heat and decided to go birding at Bolsa Chica. The Reddish Egret was our prime target, and we were not disappointed. There were at least four, including one in a narrow channel area with good lighting. We watched him for 15 minutes as he fished, spreading his wings to create some shade to help in the process.










We also saw a snowy egret and a light-footed clapper rail.






We were also looking for black skimmers but only saw one from a distance.

Burrowing Owls of Salton Sea

We went out to the desert to watch the meteor shower. We stayed in Borrengo Springs and the next morning we went out to the Salton Sea for birding with the primary goal of finding burrowing owls. After staying up for the meteor shower and getting up before sunrise to head to the Salton Sea, we now need a nap.

Back From Alaska

We went to Alaska to escape the heat and see tufted puffins in Prince Williams Sound. We also saw some other sea birds and quite a few marine mammals there





Tufted Puffins



Pigeon Guillemot


Sea Otters


Harbor Seals


Sea Lions

In Anchorage, we spotted a moose and a few birds.


Moose


Black-billed Magpie


Red-necked Grebes

At Eagle River State Park, we saw a Boreal Chickadee, an Alder Flycatcher and some warblers

Boreal Chickadee


Yellow Warbler


Alder Flycatcher



In Crescent Lake, part of Lake Clark National Park, we watched bears and more.


Brown Bear Fishing for Salmon


Harlequin Ducks


Beaver


Bald Eagle