We made plans a while ago ~ before this heatwave ~ to visit the Marine Nature Study Area in Oceanside this morning. We've been wanting to go back to see some goslings, from the nesting activity in April, when we were there last! So despite the fact that it was already 90 degrees at 8:00AM, we set out for Oceanside, hoping that it would, at least, be the best part of the day to go.
It was hot! But I'm so glad we went. The tide was out, and we saw a larger variety of birds than we've ever seen there, including a family of Ospreys in the nest! We didn't see a single gosling, but seeing Osprey chicks was far better!!! I am so happy with my new lens ~ it's giving me 2x more zoom which is making a big difference in those far off shots!
Willet, with the catch of the day!
Willet Reflection:
Another Willet shot:
Yellow-Crowned Night Heron, fishing:
Yellow-Crowned Night Heron, fishing:
Osprey Family in Nest:
Up close and personal, with new lens:
We thought the above shots were the treat of the day,
but no...there was more to come!
A Great Egret flew to a dead tree and posed for us!
Despite the ridiculous heat, it was a VERY GOOD day!
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