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Two Banners For KOFY

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by Bryan Costales

There were two banners for the KOFY TV Channel 20 contingent. The first read, "Local Just Like You, KOFY TV 20/Cable 13." The second read, "Watch Dance Party Sundays @ 8pm."

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The Inn Above Tide

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by Bryan Costales

Entry was located in the hotel lobby. Three Houses surrounding a square with a snowman in its center.

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California Sea Lion (Zalophus californianus)

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by Terry Costales

More of the endless variation of facial expressions you can always find in sea lions.

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Lion (Panthera leo)

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by Terry Costales

The King contemplated freedom.

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Spectacled Bear (Tremarctos ornatus)

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by Terry Costales

The Spectacled Bear is the only bear that comes from South America. I hope this unique and beautiful endangered bear survives.

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Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis)

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by Terry Costales

It was beautiful day in Santa Cruz and I had been photographing the sea lions when this pelican landed a few feet away on the pier railing. If there was ever a compelling visual argument for birds being the modern descendants of dinosaurs, it's the pelican. I could easily imagine them flying just out of reach above the snapping jaws of some aquatic sea monster.

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Lion (Panthera leo)

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by Terry Costales

The lion demonstrated camouflage.

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American Avocet (Recurvirostra americana)

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by Terry Costales

A female avocet sits on her eggs. When the tide comes in this nest will barely be above the water.

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Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis)

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by Terry Costales

The pelican glides effortlessly over the surface of the sea.

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Lion (Panthera leo)

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by Terry Costales

The King of the Jungle appeared regal that day.

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Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis )

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by Terry Costales

The fisherman hadn't noticed that a pelican had just landed next to him on the pier.

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Casa Madrona, Hotel and Spa

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by Bryan Costales

In the lobby were three trays of student created gingerbread houses.

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Sea Otter (Enhydra lutris)

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by Terry Costales

Here is an older otter, recognized by the light colored fur on its face. It is grooming itself after eating. Otters must have one of the cutest faces in the animal kingdom

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Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis californicus)

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by Terry Costales

These two pelicans were one pair of dozens loitering around the marina, all waiting for a fishy opportunity. The one on the left was an immature bird which had not grown into its adult plumage.

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Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis )

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by Terry Costales

This is a close-up of the same Pelican I posted yesterday,

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Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis californicus)

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by Terry Costales

A large group of pelicans were perched on the fish processing equipment.

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Blue-and-Gold Macaw (Ara ararauna)

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by Terry Costales

A loud, large, parrot looking quite handsome.

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Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis californicus)

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by Terry Costales

Pelican posed aboard an old fishing boat.

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Great Egret (Ardea alba)

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by Terry Costales

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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Capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris)

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by Terry Costales

Catching the afternoon sun, the master of the grasses rests in its domain.

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Capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris)

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by Terry Costales

A capybara peeking coyly from behind its giant palm frond.

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Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis)

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by Terry Costales

Prehistoric looking pelicans sun and preen in the winter sun.

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Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis )

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by Terry Costales

It surprises me that a big bird like a Pelican can fly so effortlessly.

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Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis)

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by Terry Costales

Here is a view of a pelican you don't usually see. A head on view of its enormous bill.

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Black-crowned Night Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax)

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by Terry Costales

An adult night heron in full breeding plumage showing off its pink legs which are yellow the rest of the year.

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