San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge - Vernalis, CA

On 3 February 2024, my parents and I took a trip to San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge in Vernalis, CA. I took a couple photos with my Canon DSLR. I hope you enjoy viewing the photos.

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I struggled quite a bit that day with wildlife photos. Not only have I not done wildlife photos for many years now (since the vision loss), I think I might be due for another treatment session. I haven't done another session of the experimental treatment for Visual Snow Syndrome since I caught COVID as I'm still feeling somewhat shitty from long COVID. My vision was pretty crappy that day, and my response times were super slow. The other reason for the lack of photos was due to the lack of wildlife sightings. I'm not sure if it was just because I had trouble seeing them, or all of them were hiding from the recent rainstorms, but I was able to hear them.

A photo of 3 mushrooms.

American Coots (Fulica americana)

American Coot (Fulica americana)

American Coot (Fulica americana)

American Coot (Fulica americana)

American Coot (Fulica americana)

A photo of 2 Great Blue Herons (Ardea herodias) in flight.

A photo of 2 Great Blue Herons (Ardea herodias) in flight.

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Birds in Shadow Cliff Regional Park (Pleasanton, CA)

A few month back I visited Shadow Cliff Regional Park in Pleasanton, CA and took a few photos. I am here to show the bird photos I took while in the park. Shadow Cliff Regional Park is a great place for bird watching, fishing, and also picnicking. For photographers, there are usually many birds (especially seagulls and geese) to photograph. During spring, there are also some wildflowers in the park. I find a walk in the park is pretty nice now and then.

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Say's phoebe (Sayornis saya) 

 Female Brewer's Blackbird (Euphagus cyanocephalus)

Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias)

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Birds in Shadow Cliffs Regional Park (Pleasanton, CA)

Today I have photos from Shadow Cliff Regional Park in Pleasanton, CA. Shadow Cliff Regional Park is part of the East Bay Parks District, and is a great recreational area to visit. There are many picnic tables, and a lake that you can swim in. Also, the park is a great place for some nice bird and animal photography as there are many ducks, birds, and geese there.

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Male Mallard Duck (Anas platyrhynchos)

Female Mallard Duck (Anas platyrhynchos) 

Left: Female Mallard Duck (Anas platyrhynchos)

Right: Male Mallard Duck (Anas platyrhynchos) 

 Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias)

Left: Brandt's Cormorant (Phalacrocorax penicillatus)

Right: Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias)

Left: Brandt's Cormorant (Phalacrocorax penicillatus)

Right: Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) 

Left: Brandt's Cormorant (Phalacrocorax penicillatus)

Right: Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) 

Not too sure, but this could be a Golden Crowned Sparrow (Zonotrichia atricapilla). If I'm wrong, please correct me in the comments below. 

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