Disclaimer: I am still learning….Birds (and butterflies) were moving QUICKLY and I am quite new at using the Manual settings on my camera! So…my shots aren’t the most focused…
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It was a beautiful Sunday and as usual I had my camera with me!
Snapped some photos at Liberty Station as well as on Manzanita Trail at Pacific Highlands Ranch (Carmel Valley), San Diego. Feel free to click on each photo for more detail…
This was my view of downtown San Diego looking south from Liberty Station
Looking South from Liberty Station Photo by SJF Communications
Loved this Coral Tree at Liberty Station!
Coral Tree – Photo by SJF Communications
Coral Tree – Photo by SJF Communications
Coral Tree – Photo by SJF Communications
I was captivated watching these great blue herons at Liberty Station!
Great Blue Heron – Photo by SJF Communications
Great Blue Heron – Photo by SJF Communications
Great Blue Herons – Photo by SJF Communications
Great Blue Heron – Photo by SJF Communications
Great Blue Heron – Photo by SJF Communications
Saw (and definitely HEARD) several airplanes taking off above Liberty Station
At Liberty Station – Photo by SJF Communications
And again witnessed the lantana’s #artinnature and #natureasart (Liberty Station)
Lantanas – Photo by SJF Communications
Loved the color combination here!
Kanaka Canoe Landing – Photo by SJF Communications
Then ventured out for a walk on the Manzanita Trail at Pacific Highlands Ranch
Manzanita Trail at Pacific Highlands Ranch – Carmel Valley – San Diego Photo by SJF Communications
A beautiful white-crowned sparrow (Manzanita Trail, Carmel Valley, San Diego) !
White-Crowned Sparrow Photo by SJF Communications
Saw (and heard) this lovely Song Sparrow (Manzanita Trail, Carmel Valley, San Diego) !
Song Sparrow Photo by SJF Communications
Blue Lupine Perennials (Manzanita Trail Carmel Valley San Diego)!
Blue Lupine Perennials (Manzanita Trail Carmel Valley San Diego)! Photo by SJF Communications
A Black Phoebe – (Manzanita Trail – Carmel Valley, San Diego)
Black Phoebe – Manzanita Trail – Carmel Valley, San Diego Photo by SJF Communications
Finally, an Allen’s Hummingbird (Manzanita Trail – Carmel Valley, San Diego)!
Allen’s Hummingbird (Manzanita Trail – Carmel Valley, San Diego)! Photo by SJF Communications
All in all, a wonderful day!
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It’s always a breath of fresh air (at an altitude of 4226 ft of glorious elevation) for a visit to Julian, California, including a stop at this time at the Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserve!
Here’s a look at what I captured with my camera recently.
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Bird Watching!
Acorn Woodpecker Photo By SJF Communications 2018
Acorn Woodpecker Photo By SJF Communications 2018
Acorn Woodpecker Photo By SJF Communications 2018
Acorn Woodpecker Photo By SJF Communications 2018
Acorn Woodpecker Photo By SJF Communications 2018
More Bird Sightings!
Western Bluebird Photo by SJF Communications 2018
Dark-Eyed Junco Pink-Sided Photo by SJF Communications 2018
Band-Tailed Pigeons Photo by SJF Communications 2018
White-Crowned Sparrow Photo by SJF Communications 2018
California Scrub Jay Photo by SJF Communications 2018
California Scrub Jay Photo by SJF Communications 2018
I spent a delightful afternoon wandering about by bird watching and enjoying nature’s foliage, views and more at the San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy – a Southern California nonprofit land trust which is part of the nearly 1000-acre San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve, bordered by the northern San Diego areas of Solana Beach, Encinitas and Rancho Santa Fe.
I began my solo stroll at the ‘green’ San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center (2710 Manchester Avenue
Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA 92007). The volunteers and rangers were very helpful with information. I gave a donation and visited the interactive exhibits. The Nature Center sells limited items such as maps, books, snacks/drinks etc.
I embarked on my journey by following the beautiful trail. Here are some photos from the day!
Nature Center and Trail
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I visited during low tide and was able to see a variety of shore birds at the mud flats. The trail is quite easy to navigate (it also includes ADA accessible boardwalk). There are natural-looking overlooks and benches for those who’d like a rest, or just sit and observe!
Bird Watching!
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Bufflehead
American Wigeon
American Wigeon
White-Crowned Sparrow
White-Crowned Sparrow
Mallards
Snowy Egret
Yellow Common Throat
The Mallards!
MallardMallards
More Bird Watching!
OspreyDouble-Crested Cormorant
Enjoying the Surroundings!
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I also enjoyed admiring the foliage and surroundings. Here’s a peek at what I saw that day…Spring has sprung indeed!
Arroyo Willow
Climbing Milkweed
Sea Dahlia
Pine Cone
Torrey PInes
Such a wonderful day!
Snowy Egret
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