Avian Triptych + 2

So many gorgeous birds to be seen along the coast.

Most in breeding plumage for a more colorful presence.

As always, click an image to see a larger version.
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Ruddy Turnstone in Bodega Bay feasting on a crab leg - first one I have seen. ©Richard James - coastodian.org

Ruddy Turnstone in Bodega Bay feasting on a crab leg – first one I have seen.
©Richard James – coastodian.org

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Compare the above ruddy with this group of black turnstones (two surfbirds at no additional charge)

Ten black turnstones and two surfbirds ©Richard James - coastodian.org

Ten black turnstones and two surfbirds
©Richard James – coastodian.org


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Two Western Sandpipers, Two Dunlin  [black bellies] feasting atop plastic oyster bags in Tomales Bay. ©Richard James - coastodian.org

Two Western Sandpipers, Two Dunlin [black bellies] feasting atop plastic oyster bags in Tomales Bay.
©Richard James – coastodian.org

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Pigeon Guillemot in Tomales Bay ©Richard James - coastodian.org

Pigeon Guillemot in Tomales Bay
©Richard James – coastodian.org

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Late breaking news…..Rare sighting of the Heisenberg’s Hammerkopf near San Francisco Bay. To learn more of this fine looking bird, click here.

What is this? A rare sighting of the Heisenberg’s Hammerkopf near The Golden Gate Bridge! Will we see more of this rare vagrant? ©Richard James - coastodian.org

What is this? A rare sighting of the Heisenberg’s Hammerkopf near The Golden Gate Bridge! Will we see more of this rare vagrant?
©Richard James – coastodian.org