#ctbirds

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Mallard Duckling, San Diego Zoo

Oh to be a lil duck napping in a sunbeam...

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Royal Terns, La Jolla Shores, CA, 2/7/2023

A group of Royal Terns at La Jolla Shores, CA. these birds often flock together with other species, near seals and sea lions. Watching the different groups interact is a timeless joy.

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Brandt's Cormorants hrmhrmhrm, La Jolla 02/07/2023

*careless whisper in bg*

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Allen's Hummingbird, San Diego, 2023

A gentleman showing off his beautifully gorget

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Brown Pelican, La Jolla 02/07/2023

These fellows are always so gorgeous in their breeding colors, and always so eager to pose

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The Platonic Ideal of a Duckling, San Diego Zoo, 7/23/2023

What else is there to say? It's absolutely perfect. Also, my icon!

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Whimbrel, La Jolla Shores CA, 2/7/2023

A Whimbrel foraging for food at La Jolla Cove, CA. He appears to have caught a little crab! These birds often forage along the shore and in tide pools as the tide goes out.

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Osprey, La Jolla 02/07/2023

It's always incredible to me, the creatures that coexist with us, living in our communities and thriving. This osprey doesn't care who's around as long as he gets some fish!