Jim, An awesome 10 to be sure. Thanks for sharing these with us, Funny I missed all the Northern lights this year due to weather and light but knew I would see many photographs anyway so really would not miss them. Love the one with the Windmill in the foreground.
Oliver, Love the Variety of photo's here. All are very interesting, and many familiar places having come from the bay area. Nice rendering of great locations!
#1-Started out the year in Florida, Purple Gallinule
#2-Woodpecker with his tongue sticking into a hole to pop out a larvae.
#3-Back Home and representing The PNW The Bald Eagle
#4-Semiahmoo Spit, in NW Washington State about 10 miles from my home is on the Pacific Flyway, Black Turnstone...
Wow, 500 is impressive, Congratulations on so many, Love all your bird shots, they are very inspiring for sure. Thanks for giving us such a great start for the thread each week!
I have been privileged to visit several of the places Elephant seals come ashore along the California Coast. This photo was taken at Ana Nuevo State Park, north of Santa Cruz. They have docent walks and one weekend in Feb. they have a photo day that you can spend a morning or afternoon...
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