It's not often you get to see or photograph a bird of prey up close. To find three of these intimidating beauties on the same day is quite fortuitous! The most ferocious pose award goes to this Peregrine Falcon who was was guarding his prey - the unlucky Black Phoebe.
Our little adventure took place in a very special place - the San Jacinto Wildlife Refuge
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| Long-billed Curlew |
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| White-faced Ibis |
The ponds surrounded by marshland attract ducks, shorebirds, raptors and songbirds throughout the year.
The Merlin was the first beautiful raptor we encountered when we arrived. This was the very first close look I've ever had of this bird!
The female American Kestral, the third of the ferocious trio, is quite stunning with its colorful pattern of feathers.
The San Jacinto Wildlife Refuge is one of the few places in our area where migrating and resident birds can find water surrounded by marsh providing food, shelter and habitat for breeding. It is definitely a place to recognize and to support for its importance to our wildlife. Seeing Tres Feroz, the ferocious trio, in one day was quite memorable! I will return!
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Photos and content by Robin Roberts
