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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

White-tailed Kite, Pacheco Marsh, Birds of the California Delta

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.

Marsh Wren, Birds of the California Delta

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)

Harrier Hawk, Birds of the California Delta, 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)

Song Sparrow, Pacheco Marsh, Birds of the California Delta
Picture of the Day

Song Sparrow

Song Sparrow singing to the world in the morning sun at Pacheco Marsh in Martinez. 

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This week's featured birds

Turkey Vulture, Pacheco Marsh, Birds of the California Delta

Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura)

Turkey Vulture makes a flyby over one of the new walking bridges at Pacheco Marsh. 



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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, Pacheco Marsh, Birds of the California Delta, Tim Seay Photography

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, Pacheco Marsh, Birds of the California Delta

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, Radke Martinez Regional Shoreline Park, Birds of the California Delta

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

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.

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