January 2022 Tule Elk & Merced Wetlands Preserves |
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This Tule Elk Preserve waterway attracts anglers and wildlife. | ||
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In good years, herons, egrets, dragonflies and butterflies are found here. | ||
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A lone coyote foraging inside the Tule Elk enclosure. | ||
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Immature red-tailed hawk takes flight. | ||
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The preserve's raptors often take flight at first sight of humans. | ||
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Due to California's ongoing drought, wetlands have less water than usual. | ||
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Odd photo of drops of water off a pintail duck. | ||
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Dowitcher foraging in shallows near shore. | ||
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Two immature kildeer begging mother to feed them. | ||
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A Song Sparrow forages for insects amid tule reeds. | ||
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My "spirit animal", a Bewick's Wren foraging. | ||
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An adult male White-crowned Sparrow. | ||
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Snow Goose sunning itself onshore. | ||
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"Scolded" me as it moved away. Very sweet. | ||
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Serene wetlands view from a picnic table. | ||
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Saw this whimsical personalized license plate in parking lot. | ||
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