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Sonoma County

Mine!

March 29, 2010 Sonoma County

This swan took issue with the duck’s proximity — a Blue-winged Teal just minding her own business, dabbling in the pond with her Blue-winged mates.

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Mute Swans . . . Not Really

October 2, 2009 Sonoma County

We call them “mute” because they’re comparatively quiet. If you’ve ever experienced the clamor of Tundra Swans banking toward the wetlands, “mute” will seem an appropriate designation for these travelers. But they’re not silent as the name suggests. They’ll hiss and utter caw-like calls. Overhead, they render melodies, pushing air into songs and squeaks with [...]

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Marine Mammal Viewing — From a Distance

June 25, 2009 Ethics

Hugh and I had another knucklehead-versus-wildlife encounter this past week with a family on the Mendocino coast. We hiked over an unpopulated bluff and saw a mom and kids chasing a young sea lion across the rocks for a photo op. Their actions were forcing the young animal away from her resting spot, as she [...]

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