Capturing Nature's Beauty
Belted Kingfisher resting up after doing a little fishin' from the pylons at Martinez Marina. Such a cool bird!
About Birds of the California Delta; Photography by Tim Seay
About Tim Seay
Beauty is Everywhere
Beauty is Everywhere
I have been passionate about photography ever since my high school days in Hillsboro, Oregon. Back then, it was all about sports and news events. These days, I love photographing birds in their environment. It's my passion in life.
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Beauty is Everywhere
Beauty is Everywhere
Beauty is Everywhere
Wildlife photography has helped me reconnect with nature. It has also made me appreciate life and all the beauty it has to offer.
(Osprey, Carquinez Shoreline)
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My Mission
Beauty is Everywhere
My Mission
Over the next year, I will be traveling around the California Delta to photograph birds of all kinds. From Red-tailed Hawks to Song Sparrows. From Osprey to Sandhill Cranes and everything in between.
(Red-tailed Hawk at Radke Park)
This week's featured birds
House Sparrow (Passer domesticus)
House Sparrow (Passer domesticus)
House Sparrow (Passer domesticus)
House Sparrow finding a perch in a tree at Granger's Wharf, part of Radke Park in Martinez. This was one in a flock of about 15, foraging for seeds and insects along the trail.
Many people regard House Sparrows as undesirables in their yards, since they aren't native and can be a menace to native species. House Sparrows are so closely entw
House Sparrow finding a perch in a tree at Granger's Wharf, part of Radke Park in Martinez. This was one in a flock of about 15, foraging for seeds and insects along the trail.
Many people regard House Sparrows as undesirables in their yards, since they aren't native and can be a menace to native species. House Sparrows are so closely entwined with people's lives that you probably will find them around your home even without feeding them. (Allaboutbirds.org.)
American Kestrel (Falco sparverius)
House Sparrow (Passer domesticus)
House Sparrow (Passer domesticus)
American kestrel scanning the marshland on the Pickleweed Trail at Radke Park. This colorful bird is the smallest and most common falcon in North America. They are amazing hunters, with a diet consisting of insects, small mammals and other small creatures.
American kestrel's aren't a common sight in the Martinez area, but I always enjoy se
American kestrel scanning the marshland on the Pickleweed Trail at Radke Park. This colorful bird is the smallest and most common falcon in North America. They are amazing hunters, with a diet consisting of insects, small mammals and other small creatures.
American kestrel's aren't a common sight in the Martinez area, but I always enjoy seeing them sitting on pole lines in the Lodi area, as well as on the Marsh Creek Trail in Oakley.
Northern Mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos )
House Sparrow (Passer domesticus)
Northern Mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos )
Northern Mockingbird checking out its territory on the Pickleweed Trail at Radke Park. These songbirds (passerines) love to mimic the songs of other birds. They love open areas with shrubs and trees, but can also be spotted in forests, urban areas and backyards. They are also territorial and can be aggressive towards birds and other intru
Northern Mockingbird checking out its territory on the Pickleweed Trail at Radke Park. These songbirds (passerines) love to mimic the songs of other birds. They love open areas with shrubs and trees, but can also be spotted in forests, urban areas and backyards. They are also territorial and can be aggressive towards birds and other intruders during mating season, including fearlessly fending off hawks.
Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias)
House Sparrow (Passer domesticus)
Northern Mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos )
This Great Blue Heron is a familiar sight at Big Break Regional Shoreline Park in Oakley. This adult loves to hunt for fish in shallow waters and wetland habitats, but can also hunt for small prey on land. They are patient and lightning fast when they strike. On hot days, they will cool off by rapidly vibrating their throat muscles to coo
This Great Blue Heron is a familiar sight at Big Break Regional Shoreline Park in Oakley. This adult loves to hunt for fish in shallow waters and wetland habitats, but can also hunt for small prey on land. They are patient and lightning fast when they strike. On hot days, they will cool off by rapidly vibrating their throat muscles to cool down. It is known as gular fluttering, which can be seen in the picture to the right.