Visits to the Salton Sea in Imperial County California rarely fail to yield nice visits with unusual birds. Some visits are more memorable than others. This October day in 2011 was a special day for me; it provided me with my first quality meeting with Laughing Gulls and the Thick-Billed Savannah Sparrow. Additionally other shorebirds, gulls, egrets, grebes, terns and pelicans were captured in interesting poses and wonderful light.
October is usually a mild weather month at the sea. July is often harsh, as the geological sink cradling the sea is one of the lowest places on the planet. Often temperatures climb past 115°F here and even night-time temperature stay near 100°F. Winds can be ruthless here as well, but my visit on this day was blessed with neither wind nor heat issues. When winds are calm, so are the waters. Calm water provides opportunities to catch reflections, and I caught some good ones.
I spent the night in my RV in hopes of an early morning visit with the birds in this location. In the middle of the night a strong wind picked up. It sent waves all night crashing and churning into the beach. The next morning the clear calm waters of the previous day were replaced with a wind-chopped muddy sea and I lost the perfect mirror I enjoyed the previous day. That’s how it goes sometimes. Just try to appreciate those good days when we have them!
I’ve had other wonderful visits to this amazing place, but this day ranks as one of the best.
Least Sandpiper(Calidris minutilla) |
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Description: Group flight over calm water near Lack & Lindsey Roads. Salton Sea NWR and Vicinity. Imperial County, California. |
Date Taken: 2011:10:13 17:02 |
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Location:
Lack-And-Lindsey-Roads |
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Camera Information: NIKON D3X, 800 mm, f/6.3, 1/1600 |
File Name: D3X8206-LeastSandPiper |
| © 2011 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Large-billed Savannah Sparrow(Passerculus sandwichensis) |
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Description: A rare meeting for me near Lack & Lindsey Roads. Salton Sea NWR and Vicinity. Imperial County, California. |
Date Taken: 2011:10:13 16:35 |
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Location:
Lack-And-Lindsey-Roads |
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Camera Information: NIKON D3X, 800 mm, f/6.3, 1/2500 |
File Name: D3X8006-LargeBilled-SavannahSparrow |
| © 2011 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Savannah Sparrow(Passerculus sandwichensis) |
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Description: Near Lack & Lindsey Roads. Salton Sea NWR and Vicinity. Imperial County, California. |
Date Taken: 2011:10:13 16:34 |
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Location:
Shamrock (historical) |
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Camera Information: NIKON D3X, 800 mm, f/6.3, 1/3200 |
File Name: D3X7991-LargeBilled-SavannahSparrow |
| © 2011 Jack Daynes, shadeTree Imaging |
Least Sandpiper(Calidris minutilla) |
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Description: Foraging near Lack & Lindsey Roads. Salton Sea NWR and Vicinity. Imperial County, California. |
Date Taken: 2011:10:13 14:35 |
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Location:
Lack-And-Lindsey-Roads |
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Camera Information: NIKON D3X, 800 mm, f/10.0, 1/200 |
File Name: D3X7756-LeastSandPiper |
| © 2011 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Marbled Godwit(Limosa fedoa) |
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Description: Flying with Long-billed Dowitchers near Lack & Lindsey Roads. Salton Sea NWR and Vicinity. Imperial County, California. |
Date Taken: 2011:10:13 16:22 |
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Location:
Lack-And-Lindsey-Roads |
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Camera Information: NIKON D3X, 800 mm, f/6.3, 1/1600 |
File Name: D3X6863-MarbledGodwit |
| © 2011 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Western Grebe(Aechmophorus occidentalis) |
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Description: Any of four species of grebes, including these Western Grebes, may be found around the Salton Sea. Near Lack & Lindsey Roads. Salton Sea NWR and Vicinity. Imperial County, California. |
Date Taken: 2011:10:13 14:58 |
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Location:
Lack-And-Lindsey-Roads |
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Camera Information: NIKON D3X, 800 mm, f/6.3, 1/1600 |
File Name: D3X3954-WesternGrebe |
| © 2011 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
American White Pelican(Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) |
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Description: Near Lack & Lindsey Roads. Salton Sea NWR and Vicinity. Imperial County, California. |
Date Taken: 2011:10:14 7:31 |
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Location:
Fondo |
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Camera Information: NIKON D3X, 800 mm, f/6.3, 1/2500 |
File Name: D3X2325-AmericanWhitePelican |
| © 2011 Jack Daynes, shadeTree Imaging |
Double-Crested Cormorant(Phalacrocorax auritus) |
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Description: Near Lack & Lindsey Roads. Salton Sea NWR and Vicinity. Imperial County, California. |
Date Taken: 2011:10:14 7:31 |
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Location:
Fondo |
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Camera Information: NIKON D3X, 800 mm, f/6.3, 1/500 |
File Name: D3X2328-DoubleCrestedCormorant |
| © 2011 Jack Daynes, shadeTree Imaging |
Ridgway's Rail (Clapper Rail)(Rallus obsoletus) |
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Description: Yuma subspecies foraging along the marsh edges at Poe Road. Salton Sea NWR and Vicinity. Imperial County, California USA 2011-10-12. |
Date Taken: 2011:10:12 7:24 |
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Location:
Poe Road |
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Camera Information: NIKON D3X, 800 mm, f/5.6, 1/60 |
File Name: D3X2880-ClapperRail |
| © 2011 Jack Daynes, shadeTree Imaging |
Sora(Porzana carolina) |
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Description: Early morning foraging in the marshes at Poe Road. Salton Sea NWR and Vicinity. Imperial County, California. |
Date Taken: 2011:10:12 7:31 |
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Location:
Poe Road |
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Camera Information: NIKON D3X, 800 mm, f/5.6, 1/100 |
File Name: D3X2918-Sora |
| © 2011 Jack Daynes, shadeTree Imaging |
Virginia Rail(Rallus limicola) |
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Description: Adult bird emerging from the reeds at Poe Road. Salton Sea NWR and Vicinity. Imperial County, California USA 2011-10-12. |
Date Taken: 2011:10:12 7:36 |
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Location:
Poe Road |
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Camera Information: NIKON D3X, 800 mm, f/5.6, 1/80 |
File Name: D3X2940-VirginiaRail |
| © 2011 Jack Daynes, shadeTree Imaging |
Least Sandpiper(Calidris minutilla) |
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Description: Foraging in the shallow waters at Poe Road. Salton Sea NWR and Vicinity. Imperial County, California. |
Date Taken: 2011:10:12 7:49 |
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Location:
Poe Road |
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Camera Information: NIKON D3X, 800 mm, f/5.6, 1/1250 |
File Name: D3X3010-LeastSandPiper |
| © 2011 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Peregrine Falcon(Falco peregrinus) |
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Description: Poe Road. Salton Sea NWR and Vicinity. Imperial County, California. |
Date Taken: 2011:10:12 8:04 |
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Location:
Poe Road |
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Camera Information: NIKON D3X, 800 mm, f/5.6, 1/3200 |
File Name: D3X3061-PeregrineFalcon |
| © 2011 Jack Daynes, shadeTree Imaging |
Peregrine Falcon(Falco peregrinus) |
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Description: Raptor on patrol at Poe Road. Salton Sea NWR and Vicinity. Imperial County, California. |
Date Taken: 2011:10:12 8:04 |
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Location:
Poe Road |
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Camera Information: NIKON D3X, 800 mm, f/5.6, 1/3200 |
File Name: D3X3062-PeregrineFalcon |
| © 2011 Jack Daynes, shadeTree Imaging |
Great Egret(Ardea alba) |
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Description: Gathering of the clan at Poe Road. Salton Sea NWR and Vicinity. Imperial County, California. |
Date Taken: 2011:10:12 8:14 |
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Location:
Poe Road |
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Camera Information: NIKON D3X, 800 mm, f/16.0, 1/800 |
File Name: D3X3100-GreatEgret |
| © 2011 Jack Daynes, shadeTree Imaging |
Northern Pintail(Anas acuta) |
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Description: Flying over the beach at Poe Road. Salton Sea NWR and Vicinity. Imperial County, California. |
Date Taken: 2011:10:12 8:25 |
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Location:
Poe Road |
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Camera Information: NIKON D3X, 800 mm, f/16.0, 1/500 |
File Name: D3X3166-NorthernPinTail |
| © 2011 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Sandhill Crane(Grus canadensis) |
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Description: Vendel Road. Salton Sea Vicinity. Imperial County, California. |
Date Taken: 2011:10:12 10:57 |
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Location:
Vendel Road |
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Camera Information: NIKON D3X, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/1000 |
File Name: D3X3231-SandHillCrane |
| © 2011 Jack Daynes, shadeTree Imaging |
Sandhill Crane(Grus canadensis) |
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Description: Crane numbers are on the increase during the winters at Vendel Road. Salton Sea Vicinity. Imperial County, California. |
Date Taken: 2011:10:12 10:58 |
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Location:
Vendel Road |
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Camera Information: NIKON D3X, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/800 |
File Name: D3X3247-SandHillCrane |
| © 2011 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Abert's Towhee(Melozone aberti) |
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Description: Cattle Call Park, Brawley, California. Imperial County. |
Date Taken: 2011:10:12 14:14 |
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Location:
Cattle Call Park |
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Camera Information: NIKON D3X, 800 mm, f/5.6, 1/250 |
File Name: D3X3335-AbertsTowhee |
| © 2011 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Gambel's Quail(Callipepla gambelii) |
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Description: Cattle Call Park, Brawley, California. Imperial County. |
Date Taken: 2011:10:12 14:23 |
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Location:
Cattle Call Park |
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Camera Information: NIKON D3X, 800 mm, f/5.6, 1/1600 |
File Name: D3X3390-GambelsQuail |
| © 2011 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Common Ground-Dove(Columbina passerina) |
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Description: Cattle Call Park, Brawley, California. Imperial County. |
Date Taken: 2011:10:12 14:29 |
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Location:
Cattle Call Park |
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Camera Information: NIKON D3X, 800 mm, f/5.6, 1/1250 |
File Name: D3X3466-CommonGroundDove |
| © 2011 Jack Daynes, shadeTree Imaging |
Common Ground-Dove(Columbina passerina) |
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Description: Cattle Call Park, Brawley, California. Imperial County. |
Date Taken: 2011:10:12 14:31 |
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Location:
Cattle Call Park |
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Camera Information: NIKON D3X, 800 mm, f/5.6, 1/1000 |
File Name: D3X3491-CommonGroundDove |
| © 2011 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Abert's Towhee(Melozone aberti) |
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Description: Cattle Call Park, in Brawley, California is a good place to find these birds. Imperial County USA 2011-10-12. |
Date Taken: 2011:10:12 15:24 |
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Location:
Cattle Call Park |
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Camera Information: NIKON D3X, 800 mm, f/5.6, 1/640 |
File Name: D3X3566-AbertsTowhee |
| © 2011 Jack Daynes, shadeTree Imaging |
Eared Grebe(Podiceps nigricollis) |
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Description: Ramer Lake. Salton Sea Vicinity. Imperial County, California. |
Date Taken: 2011:10:13 8:14 |
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Location:
Ramer Lake |
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Camera Information: NIKON D3X, 800 mm, f/5.6, 1/1600 |
File Name: D3X3582-EaredGrebe |
| © 2011 Jack Daynes, shadeTree Imaging |
Burrowing Owl(Athene cunicularia) |
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Description: Agricultural ditches anywhere in the Imperial Valley might produce meetings with Burrowing Owls. Near Lack & Lindsey Roads. Salton Sea NWR and Vicinity. Imperial County, California. |
Date Taken: 2011:10:13 11:43 |
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Location:
Lack-And-Lindsey-Roads |
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Camera Information: NIKON D3X, 800 mm, f/5.6, 1/1600 |
File Name: D3X3616-BurrowingOwl |
| © 2011 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Burrowing Owl(Athene cunicularia) |
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Description: Near Lack & Lindsey Roads. Salton Sea NWR and Vicinity. Imperial County, California. |
Date Taken: 2011:10:13 11:52 |
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Location:
Westmorland |
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Camera Information: NIKON D3X, 800 mm, f/5.6, 1/250 |
File Name: D3X3626-BurrowingOwl |
| © 2011 Jack Daynes, shadeTree Imaging |
Long-Billed Dowitcher(Limnodromus scolopaceus) |
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Description: Near Lack & Lindsey Roads. Salton Sea NWR and Vicinity. Imperial County, California. |
Date Taken: 2011:10:13 14:00 |
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Location:
Fondo |
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Camera Information: NIKON D3X, 800 mm, f/10.0, 1/640 |
File Name: D3X3653-LongBilledDowitcher |
| © 2007 Jack Daynes, shadeTree Imaging |
California Gull(Larus californicus) |
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Description: Ring-Billed Gulls are found at many beaches on the Salton Sea. Near Lack & Lindsey Roads. Salton Sea NWR and Vicinity. Imperial County, California. |
Date Taken: 2011:10:13 14:50 |
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Location:
Lack-And-Lindsey-Roads |
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Camera Information: NIKON D3X, 800 mm, f/6.3, 1/1600 |
File Name: D3X3841-CaliforniaGull |
| © 2011 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Great Egret(Ardea alba) |
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Description: Banking flight for landing near Lack & Lindsey Roads. Salton Sea NWR and Vicinity. Imperial County, California. |
Date Taken: 2011:10:13 15:04 |
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Location:
Lack-And-Lindsey-Roads |
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Camera Information: NIKON D3X, 800 mm, f/6.3, 1/3200 |
File Name: D3X3980-GreatEgret |
| © 2011 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
California Gull(Larus californicus) |
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Description: These and several other gull species are often found around the Salton Sea. Near Lack & Lindsey Roads. Salton Sea NWR and Vicinity. Imperial County, California. |
Date Taken: 2011:10:13 15:09 |
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Location:
Lack-And-Lindsey-Roads |
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Camera Information: NIKON D3X, 800 mm, f/6.3, 1/4000 |
File Name: D3X4035-CaliforniaGull |
| © 2011 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Brown Pelican(Pelecanus occidentalis) |
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Description: Brown Pelicans are common at the Salton Sea. Near Lack & Lindsey Roads. Salton Sea NWR and Vicinity. Imperial County, California. |
Date Taken: 2011:10:13 15:30 |
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Location:
Lack-And-Lindsey-Roads |
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Camera Information: NIKON D3X, 800 mm, f/6.3, 1/2500 |
File Name: D3X4151-BrownPelican |
| © 2011 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Caspian Tern(Hydroprogne caspia) |
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Description: Juggling a meal near Lack & Lindsey Roads. Salton Sea NWR and Vicinity. Imperial County, California. |
Date Taken: 2011:10:13 15:32 |
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Location:
Lack-And-Lindsey-Roads |
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Camera Information: NIKON D3X, 800 mm, f/6.3, 1/2500 |
File Name: D3X4177-CaspianTern |
| © 2011 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Caspian Tern(Hydroprogne caspia) |
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Description: On the prowl for food near Lack & Lindsey Roads. Salton Sea NWR and Vicinity. Imperial County, California. |
Date Taken: 2011:10:13 15:35 |
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Location:
Lack-And-Lindsey-Roads |
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Camera Information: NIKON D3X, 800 mm, f/6.3, 1/3200 |
File Name: D3X4189-CaspianTern |
| © 2011 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Caspian Tern(Hydroprogne caspia) |
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Description: On the prowl for food near Lack & Lindsey Roads. Salton Sea NWR and Vicinity. Imperial County, California. |
Date Taken: 2011:10:13 15:45 |
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Location:
Lack-And-Lindsey-Roads |
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Camera Information: NIKON D3X, 800 mm, f/6.3, 1/3200 |
File Name: D3X4248-CaspianTern |
| © 2011 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Laughing Gull(Leucophaeus atricilla) |
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Description: Meetings with Laughing Gulls are less common at the Salton Sea than any other gull species. Near Lack & Lindsey Roads. Salton Sea NWR and Vicinity. Imperial County, California. |
Date Taken: 2011:10:13 15:47 |
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Location:
Lack-And-Lindsey-Roads |
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Camera Information: NIKON D3X, 800 mm, f/6.3, 1/2500 |
File Name: D3X4259-LaughingGull |
| © 2011 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Laughing Gull(Leucophaeus atricilla) |
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Description: Capturing prey near Lack & Lindsey Roads. Salton Sea NWR and Vicinity. Imperial County, California. |
Date Taken: 2011:10:13 15:47 |
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Location:
Lack-And-Lindsey-Roads |
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Camera Information: NIKON D3X, 800 mm, f/6.3, 1/1600 |
File Name: D3X4264-LaughingGull |
| © 2011 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Snowy Egret(Egretta thula) |
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Description: Near Lack & Lindsey Roads. Salton Sea NWR and Vicinity. Imperial County, California. |
Date Taken: 2011:10:13 15:54 |
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Location:
Fondo |
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Camera Information: NIKON D3X, 800 mm, f/6.3, 1/2500 |
File Name: D3X4342-SnowyEgret |
| © 2011 Jack Daynes, shadeTree Imaging |
California Gull(Larus californicus) |
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Description: Meal secured near Lack & Lindsey Roads. Salton Sea NWR and Vicinity. Imperial County, California. |
Date Taken: 2011:10:13 15:57 |
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Location:
Lack-And-Lindsey-Roads |
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Camera Information: NIKON D3X, 800 mm, f/6.3, 1/3200 |
File Name: D3X4392-CaliforniaGull |
| © 2011 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Double-Crested Cormorant(Phalacrocorax auritus) |
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Description: Perched on a snag that was submerged more than a century ago, near Lack & Lindsey Roads. Salton Sea NWR and Vicinity. Imperial County, California. |
Date Taken: 2011:10:14 7:07 |
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Location:
Lack-And-Lindsey-Roads |
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Camera Information: NIKON D3X, 800 mm, f/6.3, 1/400 |
File Name: D3X4408-DoubleCrestedCormorant |
| © 2011 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
American White Pelican(Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) |
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Description: A tilapia gave its life so the pelican could live. Near Lack & Lindsey Roads. Salton Sea NWR and Vicinity. Imperial County, California. |
Date Taken: 2011:10:14 7:11 |
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Location:
Lack-And-Lindsey-Roads |
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Camera Information: NIKON D3X, 800 mm, f/6.3, 1/1000 |
File Name: D3X4424-AmericanWhitePelican |
| © 2011 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Double-Crested Cormorant(Phalacrocorax auritus) |
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Description: Near Lack & Lindsey Roads. Salton Sea NWR and Vicinity. Imperial County, California. |
Date Taken: 2011:10:14 7:13 |
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Location:
Fondo |
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Camera Information: NIKON D3X, 800 mm, f/6.3, 1/640 |
File Name: D3X4435-DoubleCrestedCormorant |
| © 2011 Jack Daynes, shadeTree Imaging |
California Gull(Larus californicus) |
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Description: Near Lack & Lindsey Roads. Salton Sea NWR and Vicinity. Imperial County, California. |
Date Taken: 2011:10:13 16:18 |
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Location:
Fondo |
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Camera Information: NIKON D3X, 800 mm, f/6.3, 1/2500 |
File Name: D3X6836-CaliforniaGull |
| © 2011 Jack Daynes, shadeTree Imaging |
Great Egret(Ardea alba) |
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Description: Takeoff from near Lack & Lindsey Roads. Salton Sea NWR and Vicinity. Imperial County, California. |
Date Taken: 2011:10:13 16:28 |
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Location:
Fondo |
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Camera Information: NIKON D3X, 800 mm, f/6.3, 1/2500 |
File Name: D3X6928-GreatEgret |
| © 2011 Jack Daynes, shadeTree Imaging |
Snowy Egret(Egretta thula) |
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Description: Near Lack & Lindsey Roads. Salton Sea NWR and Vicinity. Imperial County, California. |
Date Taken: 2011:10:13 16:38 |
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Location:
Fondo |
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Camera Information: NIKON D3X, 800 mm, f/6.3, 1/2000 |
File Name: D3X8018-SnowyEgret |
| © 2011 Jack Daynes, shadeTree Imaging |
Brown Pelican(Pelecanus occidentalis) |
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Description: This bird has an eye on a tilapia near Lack & Lindsey Roads. Salton Sea NWR and Vicinity. Imperial County, California. |
Date Taken: 2011:10:13 16:41 |
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Location:
Lack-And-Lindsey-Roads |
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Camera Information: NIKON D3X, 800 mm, f/6.3, 1/3200 |
File Name: D3X8028-BrownPelican |
| © 2011 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Brown Pelican(Pelecanus occidentalis) |
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Description: Meal secured near Lack & Lindsey Roads. Salton Sea NWR and Vicinity. Imperial County, California. |
Date Taken: 2011:10:13 16:41 |
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Location:
Lack-And-Lindsey-Roads |
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Camera Information: NIKON D3X, 800 mm, f/6.3, 1/2500 |
File Name: D3X8045-BrownPelican |
| © 2011 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Northern Shoveler(Spatula clypeata) |
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Description: Near Lack & Lindsey Roads. Salton Sea NWR and Vicinity. Imperial County, California. |
Date Taken: 2011:10:13 16:52 |
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Location:
Fondo |
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Camera Information: NIKON D3X, 800 mm, f/6.3, 1/2000 |
File Name: D3X8132-NorthernShoveler |
| © 2011 Jack Daynes, shadeTree Imaging |
Ring-Billed Gull(Larus delawarensis) |
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Description: Near Lack & Lindsey Roads. Salton Sea NWR and Vicinity. Imperial County, California. |
Date Taken: 2011:10:13 16:58 |
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Location:
Fondo |
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Camera Information: NIKON D3X, 800 mm, f/6.3, 1/2500 |
File Name: D3X8160-RingBilledGull |
| © 2011 Jack Daynes, shadeTree Imaging |
Brown Pelican(Pelecanus occidentalis) |
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Description: Near Lack & Lindsey Roads. Salton Sea NWR and Vicinity. Imperial County, California. |
Date Taken: 2011:10:13 16:59 |
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Location:
Fondo |
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Camera Information: NIKON D3X, 800 mm, f/6.3, 1/2500 |
File Name: D3X8183-BrownPelican |
| © 2011 Jack Daynes, shadeTree Imaging |
Caspian Tern(Hydroprogne caspia) |
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Description: The reflection tells the story near Lack & Lindsey Roads. Salton Sea NWR and Vicinity. Imperial County, California. |
Date Taken: 2011:10:13 17:07 |
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Location:
Lack-And-Lindsey-Roads |
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Camera Information: NIKON D3X, 800 mm, f/6.3, 1/1250 |
File Name: D3X8252-CaspianTern |
| © 2011 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Ring-Billed Gull(Larus delawarensis) |
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Description: As if walking on water near Lack & Lindsey Roads. Salton Sea NWR and Vicinity. Imperial County, California. |
Date Taken: 2011:10:13 17:09 |
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Location:
Lack-And-Lindsey-Roads |
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Camera Information: NIKON D3X, 800 mm, f/6.3, 1/2000 |
File Name: D3X8265-RingBilledGull |
| © 2011 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Caspian Tern(Hydroprogne caspia) |
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Description: The fishing was good this day near Lack & Lindsey Roads. Salton Sea NWR and Vicinity. Imperial County, California. |
Date Taken: 2011:10:13 17:11 |
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Location:
Lack-And-Lindsey-Roads |
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Camera Information: NIKON D3X, 800 mm, f/6.3, 1/1600 |
File Name: D3X8277-CaspianTern |
| © 2011 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Caspian Tern(Hydroprogne caspia) |
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Description: The fishing was good this day near Lack & Lindsey Roads. Salton Sea NWR and Vicinity. Imperial County, California. |
Date Taken: 2011:10:13 17:13 |
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Location:
Lack-And-Lindsey-Roads |
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Camera Information: NIKON D3X, 800 mm, f/6.3, 1/2000 |
File Name: D3X8298-CaspianTern |
| © 2011 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Laughing Gull(Leucophaeus atricilla) |
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Description: The fishing was good near Lack & Lindsey Roads this day. Salton Sea NWR and Vicinity. Imperial County, California. |
Date Taken: 2011:10:13 16:00 |
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Location:
Fondo |
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Camera Information: NIKON D3X, 800 mm, f/6.3, 1/2000 |
File Name: D3X8451-LaughingGull |
| © 2011 Jack Daynes, shadeTree Imaging |
Laughing Gull(Leucophaeus atricilla) |
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Description: Near Lack & Lindsey Roads. Salton Sea NWR and Vicinity. Imperial County, California. |
Date Taken: 2011:10:13 16:01 |
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Location:
Fondo |
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Camera Information: NIKON D3X, 800 mm, f/6.3, 1/3200 |
File Name: D3X8468-LaughingGull |
| © 2011 Jack Daynes, shadeTree Imaging |
Brown Pelican(Pelecanus occidentalis) |
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Description: Rafts of Brown Pelicans fly low over the water to take advantage of the extra lift due to the air density. Near Lack & Lindsey Roads. Salton Sea NWR and Vicinity. Imperial County, California. |
Date Taken: 2011:10:13 16:06 |
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Location:
Lack-And-Lindsey-Roads |
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Camera Information: NIKON D3X, 800 mm, f/6.3, 1/2000 |
File Name: D3X8533-BrownPelican |
| © 2011 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
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