Birds of the California Delta
White-tailed Kite perched on a post at Pacheco Marsh in Martinez. I'll be heading to Hoover Ranch on Bethel Island June 17-18
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.
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.
(Marsh Wren at Pacheco Marsh)
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.
(Northern Harrier Hawk at Pacheco Marsh)
Picture of the Day
Song Sparrow
Song Sparrow singing to the world in the morning sun at Pacheco Marsh in Martinez.
This week's featured birds
Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura)
Turkey Vulture makes a flyby over one of the new walking bridges at Pacheco Marsh.
Osprey (Pandion haliatus)
An Osprey fends off a friendly rival from stealing it’s morning catch on the Carquinez shoreline next to the Ozol train yards in Martinez. This North American Raptor soars over shorelines searching for fish. They are experts at catching them, diving feet first with their sharp talons outstretched and ready to snatch their prey right out of the water. It is an amazing thing to watch.
Cinnamon Teal Duck (Anas cyanoptera)
Cinnamon Teal Duck at Pacheco Marsh in Martinez.
A relatively small duck with sizable head and rather long bill, longer than Blue-winged Teal’s but shorter than Northern Shoveler’s.
White-tailed Kite (Elanus leucurus)
While-tailed Kite with a field mouse in its sharp talons at Pacheco Marsh in Martinez. This mostly white hawk has gray wings and back with black shoulders. It also hovers in place to spot prey on the ground. The are expert hunters.
Canada Goslings (Branta canadensis)
It's great to see the goslings back at Radke Martinez Regional Shoreline Park. There are currently three gaggles of Canada Goslings, as well as two new broods of ducklings. It is a healthy year for both species. I'll keep you updated on their progress throughout the season.
Green Heron (Quiscalus mexicanus)
Green Heron fishing from the docks at the Martinez Marina. This small, stocky heron has a dagger-like bill and a thick neck that is drawn into it’s body. They can easily fish from the docks, due to the ability of extending their necks while striking or looking for prey. On hot days, they cool themselves down by opening their mouth and "fluttering" their neck muscles. The term used is gulag fluttering and is the avian version of panting.