This picture isn't so great, BUT Two Mandarin Ducks together is a great sight (and rare) It was raining and these two were not cooperative. They come and winter here in San Diego @ Lindo Lake every year and sometimes spotting them can be challenging, but this day i was victorious :)
Another winter (and sometimes spring) visitor, a Northern Pintail and his mate :)
Nothing rare about this little bird, a female long tailed Grackle. BUT i love these birds! they have the sweetest voices. Alot of people don't like these birds, (they're in the blackbird family) but i love them, I mean really, look at her, just hanging out on the side of a tree
this is Felix, he is the resident Red Tailed Hawk @ lindo lake. This is not the best picture i have of him, but i really liked the moon in the background. I have been photographing Felix for over a year, so he knows me and if i stare too long, he flies away. (that's why i usually hide)
Just watching these creatures brings me joy. If i get a good picture, great, but not necessary :)
