What fills these days? We find the new peddle kayaks are a perfect platform for handling the bigger lenses and doing some bird photography. Steve published many of his shots on his Facebook page under "Baja Bird of the Day" postings. Be sure to check that out!
Here are a few birds that pose for me while I peddle around the islands just beyond our beach.
First a beautiful white egret, or "Golden Slippers"....great nick name! Shoes and feathers fit for a Baja Ball! How about that bright yellow topaz eye?
Take a look up high on the island... and there's mama osprey on nest duty. No dancing for her...but what beautiful makeup surrounding eyes of amber!. A mask for Mardi Gras?
Mr. Brown Pelican is a dashing dude in his finest breeding colors of the season. Eyes? How about light blue sapphires?
Even the little eared grebe is out and about today, red eyes glowing like garnets.
Tucked into the rock crevice on shore this great blue heron creeps forward, eye on the prize. Notice the grey, steel blue and touch of deep brown red feather combo? Yellow topaz and onyx for eye design.
The blue footed booby shows off the bluest of feet to attract the girls. The bigger the feet, the more desirable as a mate, as big feet do a better job of incubating eggs. Who knew? How about those blue topaz eyes?
This American oyster catcher sports a bright orange beak and eyes along with tuxedo colored feathers.
The raven pair sports midnight black feathers with a silky blue sheen to dress it up a bit. Is that a dash of obsidian for the eye? What secret are they sharing?
Not bad for one morning out and about on the water! Funny, but I feel underdressed in shorts, t-shirt and flip flops.
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