**** Wildlife Photographs ****

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This little fella hanging out on one my baby jade's

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Went to the park with the family this afternoon

[Henry Krinkle]

Some wildlife from the last few catventures.

Western jackrabbit.


Striped groundsquirrel. With the drastic decline of the praire dog population, these little guys are taking over.


Winter's coming.


Cormorants are the only webfooted birds who perch. On their spring and fall migrations they stop near my house for a week or two. There are four power lines across the river and that is where they perch. They are gone now, but the evidence of their visit is clearly visible on the walkway.



Possibly the rarest wildlife in these parts, the elusive prairie pirate.

[skywatch]

Coyote pacing us near our driveway this morning

[Henry Krinkle]

Coyote pacing us near our driveway this morning

They are becoming super common in the city.Not many prairie dogs left anywhere, but lots of jackrabbits, plus cats and dogs in the city.

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Green turtle down about 30 feet.

P1290284 by Hank Blanc, on Flickr

Moray eel and some type of smooth star coral. The coral is open and feeding. About 60 feet down

P1300429 by Hank Blanc, on Flickr

Male queen parrotfish 65 down

P1300454 (2) by Hank Blanc, on Flickr

Sponges and corals on the wreck of the German WWII freighter, the Antilla,. The wreck goes from a depth of 45 feet at the stem, top 65 feet at the stern. These wer towards the stern , a little in front of the engine room.

P1310535a by Hank Blanc, on Flickr

[pacifico66]

Could have pet this one not bothered at all by me being so close on my trail walk today

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Tabanus bovinus or giant pale Horsefly got me today I really wasn't prepared for this encounter and it startled me in a bad way i almost jumped off the dock while showering after fishing I don't recall ever having that much blood drawn before

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Cormorant competing for the same fish

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My crow-friends Bruce and Spruce have been bringing their new fledge along lately, demonstrating how to request treats. I startled the little one while trying to get a photo through the kitchen window, so accidentally got this photo of a startled juvenile crow in takeoff.