Wildlife In Shadow Cliffs Regional Park - Pleasanton, CA

On February 27th, 2017 and March 3rd, 2017, I took 2 trips to Shadow Cliffs Regional Park in Pleasanton, CA. I shot some wildlife photos there and I am here to share them with you.

Vlogs were shot on the 2 trips. You can view the February vlog here. Video shot on my DSLR can be viewed here. March vlog can be viewed here.

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 Possible hybrid between Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) and Greater White Fronted Goose (Anser albifrons). In the background are Canada Geese (Branta canadensis).

Black and white process of the photo above. 

 Possible hybrid between Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) and Greater White Fronted Goose (Anser albifrons).

Brush Rabbit (Sylvilagus bachmani)

Black and white process of the photo above. 

Brush Rabbit (Sylvilagus bachmani) 

Black and white process of the photo above. 

Brush Rabbit (Sylvilagus bachmani) 

Black and white process of the photo above.

This is all the photos for today. I hope you have enjoyed viewing the photos! Vlogs were shot on the 2 trips. You can view the February vlog here. Video shot on my DSLR can be viewed here. March vlog can be viewed here. Please don't forget to share the blog post with your friends and family members! Also, if you want to get notifications when I post up more photos, "Like" us on Facebook or follow me on Twitter and Instagram. These links can also be found on the top of the right sidebar.

Birds & Flooding - Shadow Cliffs Regional Park (Pleasanton, CA) - YouTube Video

Birds and flooding video from Shadow Cliffs Regional Park in Pleasanton, CA. The video footage was shot with a Canon EOS 5D Mark III DSLR Camera on February 27th, 2017. The flooding in the park was caused by several mega storms that rained down on the San Francisco Bay Area recently.

Sorry for the shakiness and badly focused sections of the video. This was one of the first few wildlife and scenery videos I've shot on DSLR.

Bird Species:

• Bufflehead (Bucephala albeola)
• Great Tailed Grackle (Quiscalus mexicanus)
• Mallard Duck (Anas platyrhynchos)
• Canada Goose (Branta canadensis)
• American Coot (Fulica americana)

Links:

• DSLR Photos
• February Travel Vlog

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Central Park and Del Valle Regional Park

Anyways, these photos are kind of old about a few month back. I decided to combine the two place's photos together because I didn't take many photos. I hope you enjoy viewing them! I've been busy lately, that's why I haven't been posting as often. Sorry!

这些照片是我几个月前拍的。我最近很多事所以没有写那么多文章。

Central Park is located in Fremont, CA. and Del Valle Regional Park is located in Livermore, CA. We will start off with Central Park photos first.

前面七章照片是在 Central Park 拍的。后面八章照片是在 Del Valle Regional Park 拍的。

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• Birds 2011 (Best Photos)
• Fremont Central Park (Best Photos)
• Fremont Central Park 2011 (All Photos)
• Del Valle Regional Park (Best Photos)
• Del Valle Regional Park 2011 (All Photos)

Mallard Duck (Anas platyrhynchos)

绿头鸭

Canada Goose (Branta canadensis)

加拿大鹅

Snowy Egret (Egretta thula)

The lighting for this photo was done with a Canon Speedlite 580EX II. I borrowed one from a friend.

Took this at sunset. This is the island at Lake Elizabeth (Central Park). Don't the birds and trees look pretty against the sunlight?

Snowy Egret (Egretta thula)

The following photos are taken at Del Valle Regional Park. 下面的照片是在 Del Valle Regional Park 拍的。

Landscape shot of the park.

Don't know what bird this is. Help me out in the comments!

American Coot (Fulica americana)

Don't know the name. Help me out in the comments!

Snowy Egret (Egretta thula)

Snowy Egret (Egretta thula)

Bird in flight. :D Can't believe I actually got a good photo. I suck with birds in flight.

Snowy Egret (Egretta thula)

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Canada Goose (Branta canadensis)

Like I said last time, today's post will be on birds. :) Today I have 5 photos of the Canada Goose (Branta canadensis). The photos was taken at Shadow Cliff Regional Park in Pleasanton, CA (I accidentally wrote Del Valle Regional Park in Livermore, CA before).

Fun Facts: The Canada Goose is everywhere in North America. There are also at least 11 subspecies of Canada Goose that have been recognized including the Crackling Goose.

Full Resolution Photos and Prints: If you want to see full resolution photos or buy prints of any of the photos you see, they are up on my portfolio for viewing. To see my best bird photos of 2011, use this link.  To view my best Shadow Cliff Regional Park photos, use this link. To view all of my Shadow Cliff Regional Park photos of 2011, use this link.

I can't believe I actually caught the goose about to take off. :P My reaction times are usually really off. LOL

Photography Tip: Generally for photos like the one above, put your camera in shutter priority, turn it to a fast shutter speed, and do a few test shots. Make sure the photos come out correctly. Then point your camera at the bird and wait. Yes, I know your arms will probably hurt holding it that long, but it takes practice. That is how you get a photo of a bird taking off. If you are just starting off and practicing try it on bigger birds first, bigger birds are probably easier as small birds fly off faster.

The bird off to the right side is an American Coot. Those are also very common around the Bay Area.

Generally a circular polarizer can help get rid of the water reflections. At the time of the photo, I did not have a circular polarizer, but I have one now. I will show you the effects in future posts. :)

I got more bird photos (including Canada Geese photos). I recently headed to Lake Tahoe and took photos. Not a lot of snow this year, but the views are still very good. I guess you can say, some rare views. That is because there are ice and a little bit of snow, but not as much as before. Not everyday you can see views like that. Please check back! Also please don't forget to leave me a comment and share the blog post with your friends! Also "Like" us on Facebook to be updated when I post up more photos.