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Lipstick on a pig, ok, but on a seagull? Part 1
On a seagull? Of course this is just click-bait to get you to come along on our morning walk. Today we went into Mission Bay, which we haven't visited for a few months.
We were not disappointed.
Action in all directions!
And swimmers.
Still water.
We headed over the bridge.
We headed over the bridge.
My wife noticed the shadows on the sidewalk electrical access panel went up here.
And down here.
Someone put the cover on wrong way round.
I didn't notice because I had spotted birds (mostly cormorants) and boats.
and more birds.
These are herons, who rule the roost, so to speak.
A tractor lumbered by us. What? He is on his way to groom the sand and scoop up excess seaweed to reduce flies and improve our tourists' satisfaction scores.
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These are herons, who rule the roost, so to speak.
A tractor lumbered by us. What? He is on his way to groom the sand and scoop up excess seaweed to reduce flies and improve our tourists' satisfaction scores.
We kept walking and came to the Seafood Replenishment Laboratory.
I believe this is the Heron Replenishment Factory.
I spotted my first hummingbird of the day. He was backlit so I manuevered around to get better lighting.
For the first time ever, I was attacked! The hummingbird aimed straight for my head, and I instinctively hit the shutter button, then ducked.
Luckily, both of us survived the attack, intact. And I got a better shot of him too.
Please continue to part 2 of this adventure.
Cazalea
Lipstick on a pig, ok, but on a seagull? Part 1
On a seagull? Of course this is just click-bait to get you to come along on our morning walk. Today we went into Mission Bay, which we haven't visited for a few months. We were not disappointed. Action in all directions! Sun rising, of course, that means ...
Lipstick on a pig, ok, but on a seagull? Part 2
Herons are much scarier in flight than hummingbirds, but unlikely to drop down to our level. They have such a fierce look. and often perch up in groups. A songbird caught our attention by singing his lungs out just a few yards away. My glance was redirect...
Lipstick on a Pig ok, but on a Seagull? Part 3
The motor caught my eye. I'd never given one of these Toyotas a second glance, and I have certainly never seen a shiny black one like this, with a mouth like a fish. Great but subtle curves! The marina was quiet, the water still. This pretty duck winked a...
Great series of photos
That first hummingbird was looking pretty pissed at you after the attack.
Oh wow!
Among many other photos, I especially like the dazzled mallard. Thanks for sharing them.