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By Leaf Compost

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by Bryan Costales external link

Weeds grew alongside our leaf compost bin.

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Grew Next To

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by Bryan Costales external link

Our brown Heuchera (Croal Bells) plant grew next to our first pond.

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Dry Grass

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by Bryan Costales external link

Dry grass, in the Beast raised grden bed, before it was trimmed off.

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A Tangle

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by Bryan Costales external link

A tangle of ferns grew in our Back Corner raised garden bed.

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A Cluster

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by Bryan Costales external link

A cluster of red tulips grew between the Monster raised garden bed and the Dogwood tree.

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Among Iris

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by Bryan Costales external link

Our few white tulips grew among iris plants in the front yard.

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About To Bloom

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by Bryan Costales external link

Our bumblebee primrose, in the Snake backyard raised garden bed, was just beginning to bloom.

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Twigs

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by Bryan Costales external link

Tiny twigs, and a bit of mulch, littered the concrete outside our side door.

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California Sea Lion (Zalophus californianus)

(103 views)
by Terry Costales

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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Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina)

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by Terry Costales

A very pregnant Harbor Seal looking quite pleased with herself.

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Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina)

(102 views)
by Terry Costales

The Harbor Seal was very curious about us as we motored past, but not curious enough to actually move.

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Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina)

(102 views)
by Terry Costales

This group shot of harbor seals illustrates their cuteness and wide variations in colors.

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Blue-and-Gold Macaw (Ara ararauna)

(102 views)
by Terry Costales

A loud, large, parrot looking quite handsome.

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Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis)

(102 views)
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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Capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris)

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by Terry Costales

This Capybara needs a good brushing.

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Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis )

(101 views)
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)

(101 views)
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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Lion (Panthera leo)

(101 views)
by Terry Costales

The King of the Jungle appeared regal that day.

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Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina)

(101 views)
by Terry Costales

Bette Davis eyes? Bedroom eyes? Puppy dog eyes? They've got nothing on harbor seal eyes! The little slit behind the eye is the ear which is an easy way to distinguish it from a sea lion with its little external ear.

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Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis californicus)

(101 views)
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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Macaws

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by Terry Costales

Two Macaws preening one another. A very intimate, gentle moment in a birds' life.

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Sea Otter (Enhydra lutris)

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by Terry Costales

Here is another otter grooming or maybe he is thinking "oh, not another boatload of paparazzi!"

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Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina)

(100 views)
by Terry Costales

I know they are wild animals with big teeth and claws but jeez, don't they look cuddly?!

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Green-winged Macaw (Ara chloropterus)

(100 views)
by Terry Costales

The Green-winged Macaw goes by many names: Greenwing Macaw, Red and Green Macaw and Green Wing Macaw. They are one of the largest and gentlest of all the Macaws.

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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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