Sunday, October 28, 2012

Almansor Park - American Wigeon


cr_american_wigeon4, originally uploaded by kimberzy.

Bath time!

Almansor Park - American Wigeon


cr_american_wigeon3, originally uploaded by kimberzy.

Taking a little bird bath

Almansor Park - American Wigeon


cr_american_wigeon2, originally uploaded by kimberzy.

Almansor Park - American Coot


ap_american_coot2, originally uploaded by kimberzy.

Coming in from out of the water

Almansor Park - American Coot


cr_american_coot1, originally uploaded by kimberzy.

Almansor Park - Duck


cr_duck1, originally uploaded by kimberzy.

He's keeping one eye on me

Almansor Park - Mallard cross


cr_duck2, originally uploaded by kimberzy.

Almansor Park - Mallard


ap_mallard1, originally uploaded by kimberzy.

Placerita Canyon State Park - Hermit Thrush


cr_hermit_thrush2, originally uploaded by kimberzy.

Placerita Canyon State Park - Oak Titmouse


cr_oak_titmouse1, originally uploaded by kimberzy.

Placerita Canyon State Park - White Breasted Nuthatch


cr_white_breasted_nuthatch4, originally uploaded by kimberzy.

Placerita Canyon State Park - White Breasted Nuthatch


cr_white_breasted_nuthatch1, originally uploaded by kimberzy.

Placerita Canyon State Park - Black Phoebe


cr_black_phoebe1, originally uploaded by kimberzy.

Sunday, October 21, 2012

Yosemite National Park - Climbers on El Capitan - 10/19/12

Craziness! Even if I was in shape to do this, I wouldn't. I am not friends with heights - lol.

Yosemite National Park - Rock Climbers on El Capitan - 10/19/12


El Capitan - Climbers, originally uploaded by kimberzy.

Far, far up on El Capitan, was this group of rock climbers. Can you spot them? It was hard to see them without binoculars.

Yosemite National Park - El Capitan - 10/19/12


El Capitan (6), originally uploaded by kimberzy.

This is another famous landmark in Yosemite National Park: El Capitan - a favorite among rock climbers.

Yosemite National Park - Half Dome - 10/19/12


Yosemite - Half Dome (5), originally uploaded by kimberzy.

Half Dome - one of the most famous landmarks in Yosemite National Park.

Yosemite National Park - Raven - 10/19/12


Yosemite - Raven (4), originally uploaded by kimberzy.

A raven struts atop a wooden fence near El Capitan.

Yosemite National Park - Mule Deer - 10/19/12


Yosemite - Mule Deer (36), originally uploaded by kimberzy.

A Mule Deer fawn basks in the sunlight for a moment before resuming feeding. The park deer have little fear of people. In fact, I spotted one buck walking alongside a woman pushing her baby in a stroller.

Yosemite National Park - Mule Deer - 10/19/12


Yosemite - Mule Deer (32), originally uploaded by kimberzy.

A Mule Deer buck searches for some food.

Yosemite National Park - Mule Deer - 10/19/12


Yosemite - Mule Deer (27), originally uploaded by kimberzy.

I spotted over 2 dozen Mule Deer in Yosemite Valley when I visited the other day. Lots of bucks and does and a few fawns too. You can look, but please don't attempt to touch. Keep wildlife wild!

Yosemite National Park - Mule Deer - 10/19/12


Yosemite - Mule Deer (21), originally uploaded by kimberzy.

Yosemite National Park - Mule Deer - 10/19/12


Yosemite - Mule Deer (13), originally uploaded by kimberzy.

A couple of Mule Deer fawns seem to see something interesting over yonder.

Yosemite National Park - Mule Deer - 10/19/12


Yosemite - Mule Deer (34), originally uploaded by kimberzy.

Mule Deer seem to be everywhere in Yosemite Valley this time of year.

Mono Lake Park - Hairy Woodpecker - 10/19/12

The Hairy Woodpecker looks much like the Downey Woodpecker, except that the Hairy Woodpecker has far fewer white spots on its wings and has a larger bill.

Mono Lake Park - Dark Eyed Junco- 10/19/12

Mono Lake - Eared Grebe - 10/19/12


crMono Lake - Eared Grebe (6), originally uploaded by kimberzy.

Eared Grebes flock to Mono Lake in great numbers in the fall. A few have already shown up to the lake.

Mono Lake - Ruddy Duck - 10/19/12


crMono Lake - Ruddy Duck (7), originally uploaded by kimberzy.

A few birds were spotted at Mono Lake on this day, including this Ruddy Duck.

June Lake Loop - June Lake - 10/19/12


June lake (4), originally uploaded by kimberzy.

The June Lake Loop is a 15 mile drive consisting of 4 lakes: June Lake, Gull Lake, Silver Lake and Grant Lake. It is located between the towns of Mammoth Lakes and Lee Vining, CA.

June Lake Loop - June Lake - 10/19/12


June lake (11), originally uploaded by kimberzy.

This, without a doubt, is one of my favorite places to visit in the fall. It is just gorgeous.

June Lake Loop - June Lake - 10/19/12


June lake (8), originally uploaded by kimberzy.

The green and yellow trees make a nice contrast against the deep blue water in the fall.

June Lake - Mountain Chickadee - 10/19/12

Mountain Chickadee
parus gambeli

They typically make their homes in high altitude coniferous forests.

June Lake - Mountain Chickadee - 10/19/12

This little Mountain Chickadee was busy singing in a tree at one of my favorite viewpoints at June Lake.

June Lake Loop - Silver Lake - 10/19/12


Silver Lake (37), originally uploaded by kimberzy.

Fall colors at Silver Lake.

June Lake Loop - Silver Lake - 10/19/12


Silver Lake (36), originally uploaded by kimberzy.

Tranquil scenery in the morning at Silver Lake. It was blissfully quiet and uncrowded this morning.

June Lake Loop - Silver Lake - 10/19/12


Silver Lake (33), originally uploaded by kimberzy.

Colorful trees stand out against the blue sky at Silver Lake.

June Lake Loop - Silver Lake - 10/19/12


Silver Lake (20), originally uploaded by kimberzy.

Early morning around Silver Lake is probably not the best time to photograph this particular spot, because the sun is on the wrong side. But since I was leaving for home that day, I didn't have time to spend to wait around for the sun to go on the "right" side - lol. It was far prettier in person.

June Lake Loop - Silver Lake - 10/19/12


Silver Lake (19), originally uploaded by kimberzy.

The hillside around Silver Lake is full of color.

June Lake Loop - Silver Lake - 10/19/12


Silver Lake (11), originally uploaded by kimberzy.

Fall colors at Silver Lake.

June Lake Loop - Silver Lake - 10/19/12


Silver Lake (14), originally uploaded by kimberzy.

In the fall, a more appropriate name for Silver Lake, would be Gold Lake, don't you think?

June Lake Loop - Silver Lake - 10/19/12


Silver Lake (13), originally uploaded by kimberzy.

Golden reflections at Silver Lake.

June Lake Loop - Grant Lake - 10/19/12


Grant lake (5), originally uploaded by kimberzy.

Orange and blue was the main color scheme at Grant Lake.

June Lake Loop - Grant Lake - 10/19/12


Grant lake (7), originally uploaded by kimberzy.

Fall colors at Grant Lake.

June Lake Loop - Grant Lake - 10/19/12


Grant lake (8), originally uploaded by kimberzy.

The trees around Grant Lake are a stunning shade of orange. It was practically the only area I came across with trees this color.

Convict Lake - 10/19/12


Convict Lake (2), originally uploaded by kimberzy.

This was the scene at Convict Lake when I arrived around 9:00 am. As you can see, to the left, much of the lake is still covered in shade this early in the morning.

Convict Lake - 10/19/12


Convict Lake (19), originally uploaded by kimberzy.

One of the most senic areas (in my opinion) in the Eastern Sierras, is Convict Lake.

Convict Lake - 10/19/12


Convict Lake (13), originally uploaded by kimberzy.

Colorful Convict Lake... such a beautiful morning for a walk.

Convict Lake - 10/19/12


Convict Lake (3), originally uploaded by kimberzy.

A tip for photographing this area in the fall: don't get here too early... I got here initially around 9:00, but the majority of the lake was still in the shade. 11:30 was a much better time as the sun had risen high enough to fill the area in sunlight.

Crowley Lake - 10/18/12


Crowley Lake (6), originally uploaded by kimberzy.

The town of Crowley Lake, CA is full of autumn colors.

Crowley Lake - 10/18/12


Crowley Lake (2), originally uploaded by kimberzy.

Driving Crowley Lake Road north from Tom's Place, you drop down to this gorgeous scene in Crowley Lake, CA.