Kern National Wildlife Refuge - Rabbit 3/10/12

cr_KNWR_bunny1, originally uploaded by kimberzy.

I tawt I taw a bunny wabbit.... I did, I did!

Kern National Wildlife Refuge - Killdeer 3/10/12

cr_KNWR_Killdeer2, originally uploaded by kimberzy.

Kern National Wildlife Refige - Marsh Wren 3/10/12

cr_KNWR_Marsh Wren, originally uploaded by kimberzy.

As the name suggests, these wrens spend their time hanging out in marshes amongst the reeds. They are hard to photograph as they are always covered by reeds - lol.

Kern National Wildlife Refuge - Western Meadowlark 3/10/12

cr_KNWR_Western Meadowlark2, originally uploaded by kimberzy.

Kern National Wildlife Refuge - Western Meadowlark

cr_KNWR_Western Meadowlark4, originally uploaded by kimberzy.

These birds are noted for their bright yellow markings and rich, melodious flute-like song.

Kern National Wildlife Refuge - Clark's Grebe

cr_KNWR_Western Grebe, originally uploaded by kimberzy.

Kern National WIldlife Refuge - White Pelican 3/10/12

cr_KNWR_White Pelican, originally uploaded by kimberzy.

Kern National Wildlife Refuge - Eared Grebe - 3/10/12

cr_KNWR_Eared Grebe2, originally uploaded by kimberzy.

Kern National Wildlife Refuge - Northern Harrier (male)

cr_KNWR_Northern Harrier, originally uploaded by kimberzy.

This is a male Northern Harrier. The females are brown.

Kern National WIldlife Refuge - Cliff Swallow - 3/10/12

cr_KNWR_Cliff Swallow, originally uploaded by kimberzy.

peek a boo!

Whittier Narrows - Sandpiper

cr_whittier narrows_sandpiper1, originally uploaded by kimberzy.

I believe this to be a Spotted Sandpiper, but I could be wrong.

Bonelli Park - Gray Squirrel

IMG_6552, originally uploaded by kimberzy.

"Let's see....how do I get up THERE?"

Almansor Park - American Wigeon drake

IMG_6504, originally uploaded by kimberzy.

Almansor Park - Mandarin Duck

IMG_6435, originally uploaded by kimberzy.

Almansor Park - Mandarin Duck hen

IMG_6336, originally uploaded by kimberzy.

Almansor Park - Mandarin Duck drake

IMG_6293, originally uploaded by kimberzy.

Almansor Park - Mandarin Ducks

IMG_6291, originally uploaded by kimberzy.

Almansor Park - Ring Necked Duck

cr_alm park_ring necked duck1, originally uploaded by kimberzy.

Is that acorn for me??

IMG_6144, originally uploaded by kimberzy.

Splish Splash

IMG_6134, originally uploaded by kimberzy.

This little female Mallard was a' splishing and a' splashing in the lake at Kenneth Hahn SRA in Los Angeles.