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Toys were in a window over a clothing store on Upper Grant Avenue.
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Of course England has it's fair share of "flying rats". For some reason this one in Hyde Park seemed more like an actual bird to me than just
feathered vermin.
I'm sure if I was there long enough they would become just as annoying as pigeons are here at home.
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Two Macaws preening one another. A very intimate, gentle moment in a birds' life.
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The children's play area, at Wildlife Safari, was located under sunlit trees.
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These large egrets are graceful and breathtaking in flight. I watched this bird flying back and forth several times bringing nesting material back to it's mate.
There was only one pair that I saw amongst dozens of the smaller Snowy Egrets.
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The lion demonstrated camouflage.
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This photo was taken late March of this year and many birds were still in just black and white. For courting and breeding the necks and chest acquire a rusty or tan color.
They really seem to enjoy their mud-flats.
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To get a shot of a graceful bird flying is always a coup.
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The Great Egret has just caught a small fish.
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I got this shot just as the egret was landing. Look closely and you can see the feet haven't quite come to rest on the pipe.
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This photo shows a sea lion swimming in the late afternoon sunlight beneath the wharf in Santa Cruz. Lovely light on a lovely animal.
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At the sanctuary, there is a group of palm trees next to the large pond that provides prime nesting spots. It is fenced off to ensure the breeding birds are not disturbed.
In late March, this was one of many night herons nesting amongst the snowy and great egrets. Its usually yellow legs are pink because it's breeding season.
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This photo of a Harbor Seal was taken very near the
Lucy Evans Interpretive Center
at the bird sanctuary. I was very surprised to see it but the ranger verified that they have been known to occasionally appear.
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The larger Great Egret was stalked by the smaller Snowy Egret.
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A very young sea lion was sleepily curious about his observers.
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The King of the Jungle appeared regal that day.
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A great egret at the edge of the bay looking for food. It is a very graceful bird whether walking or flying.
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To our left as we exited the harbor and entered the slough, we saw an old pier covered with sea lions. We slowly motored past them. It was quite satisfying to be at their level and so close to them. I feel like I ended up with a family portrait instead of a wildlife photo.
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The Harbor Seal was very curious about us as we motored past, but not curious enough to actually move.
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The King contemplated freedom.
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Some ripe backberries were available on our backyard blackberry brush.
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A very large, old Leopard Tortoise sunned itself that afternoon.
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I love the pattern of this seal's fur, but I would never entertain the idea of taking it away from her to use for myself.
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Close up of a male sea lion. According to Wiki, "Zalophus californianus" means "Californian big-head" because a male grows a crest of bone on top of his head that causes a bulging forehead.
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A very large male sea lion with a much smaller female.
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