Torrey Pines State Reserve
There’s been a report of a burrowing owl at the Torrey Pines Reserve near San Diego so I thought I’d go look for the little guy. Needless to say, he wasn’t home while I was there. In any case, I walked around the reserve for a while and took a few pics that I thought I’d post. The first one is my first shot of a peregrine falcon. The first time I saw him he did one of his signature dives but I was unable to capture it. The only other time I saw him, he was just cruising the cliffs – a graceful flier nonetheless….
Frequent Flier
The next little fella was sitting there defacing the flora. I could’t find a ranger to report him to so I thought I’d capture him for the “lineup” later….
Fauna comsuming Flora
Lastly, as I walked back down to the beach, I was glad to see that the lifeguard was still on duty…
Ever vigilant
Love your photos…and the captions. Thank you for identifying the p. falcon …appreciate it.
Peace, Siggi in Downeast Maine
March 14, 2012 at 7:08 pm
Thanks Siggi – the Falcon was a welcome surprise!
March 15, 2012 at 8:54 am
I’ve enjoyed your photos and narratives ever since you started posting them. They run the gammet from majestic to charming…very impressive!
xoxo,
Ree
March 14, 2012 at 7:51 pm
Thanks Marie!! Hope you guys are doing well-say Hi to the Gunner for us! I’m really enjoying the photo thing – especially “going on location” like the next two weeks.
March 15, 2012 at 8:56 am
great, enjoyed them all. lol about the lifeguard.. ; )
March 15, 2012 at 3:33 am
Dianne,
He was taking his job very seriously!
March 15, 2012 at 9:04 am