Bolsa Chica Birding
Bolsa Chica in the winter is a sight to behold. Everywhere you turn, there’s a different kind of migratory bird exploring the wetlands near Huntington Beach, CA.
I woke up early this Friday morning and headed out that way. Leah asked if it was going to rain and I confidently said that “nope, it rained last night, it isnt supposed to rain this morning.” Turns out, I was incorrect.
I got to the preserve at around 8am and started walking out along the trail and about a quarter mile in, it started raining, lightly at first, but it quickly developed into a full on downpour. Well, cant control the weather. I headed back towards the truck. As I did, the rain let up. I had a choice to make: Do I chance it and head back out or just call the day a wash and just head home? I decided to stay at it and see what happens. Very happy with that choice, as I ended up finding some of the most unique birds that I’ve ever shot.
Not really sure what this guy is. Gotta be some kind of crane.
Found a bunch more herons, cranes and egrets.
My favorite guy to shoot of the day was this Peregrine Falcon, munching on his breakfast. Climbed a tree to get a better vantage point at him. Not the ideal angle, but really happy with the clarity of these shots.
My shot of the day: this Belted Kingfisher showing off his catch. Got really lucky with this guy, turned and saw him at just the right time.
That’s all for this time. Happy new year.
Kevin
