Air temperatures reached the mid-high 50's today, but the afternoon sun was warm enough to activate this dragonfly. It zipped into our backyard and landed on one of the remaining hot peppers in the garden.
Variegated Meadowhawk (Sympetrum corruptum) photographed in Cotati on 1 December 2025.
With many thanks to Eric for the great photo!
Nice set of River Otter (Lontra canadensis) tracks in soft sand at Point Reyes today (28 November 2025).
Red-shouldered Hawk (Buteo lineatus) in Cotati on 26 November 2025.
Happy Thanksgiving to all!
Belted Kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon) perched on a post near Spud Point Marina on 20 November 2025.
I've probably mentioned this before, but good kingfisher photos have been elusive for me (over many years of trying!). Kingfishers seem hyper-aware, and even when I think I'm hidden behind a tree or next to another object, they take off before I can get close enough for a decent shot.
This photo finally feels a bit more satisfying. I hope to do better some day, but I like how you can see some of the feather details, including white spots and highlights on various types of feathers. [Click on the image for a larger version and scan around to see what you can see!]
Stopped briefly on the way to work this morning (20 November 2025) to photograph a couple of Red Phalaropes (Phalaropus fulicarius). They were feeding along Westshore Road near a raft of sea lettuce (Ulva sp.)
Brief view of a River Otter (Lontra canadensis) in Bodega Harbor this morning (17 November 2025).
