Summertime
We’ve had an unusually mild summer so far with overcast marine layer most mornings until 9am. These conditions lend themselves to all sorts of subjects. By the middle of the day, the temperature has been climbing so the insects have been out and about. I’ve already seen several Praying Mantis.
Peekaboo
As you can see, they come in differnet colors 🙂
The warmth still manages to penetrate the low cloud marine layer to generate an interesting hazy effect on the water.
And just as the sun starts to peak through, it’s still low enough in the sky to illuminate the locals. A Great Blue Heron having breakfast.
And when the feeding is good, there are usually other birds taking part. A Great Egret getting in on the action.
Due to the heat, the Lake Level is also dropping with evaporation which means there is again some shoreline and muddy flats, perfect for probing birds like Black-necked Stilts. A breeding pair got to work. The photo shows one of the parents and one of the kids.
I’ve also seen at least 3 male Blue Grosbeaks in the brush around the edge of the Lake along with at least and one female.
Any given morning the ever changing waterline and light can lead to some surprisingly beautiful results. A Snowy Egret walking the shallows.
And if landscapes are your thing, it’s been pretty moody each morning.
We’re halfway through round 2 with the Monarchs and in the interim I’ve had plenty of Swallowtails to keep me busy.
And then there’s the bunny impersonating a well behaved dog….. 
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