Observaciones de tomclifton

First time I have spotted this duck in the Reserve.

Juvenile, spotted flying over Whalers Knoll at Point Lobos. Chased off by a Peregrine Falcon

Feeding on sticky monkeyflower along the Lace Lichen trail

Impressive looking moth, spotted on the Physical Science building stairwell. It’s even more impressive when feeding, as I found out yesterday.

Bringing food to a nest

My first spot in California.

Showing the double-crest (breeding plumage)

Transitioning to breeding plumage

One of a pair in Whalers Cove.

The second Cassin's Auklet I've spotted at the Reserve.

They have returned to the pond adjacent to MPC, for the third year in a row. First spotted Tuesday 11/15

Flock of around 50 migrating over Monterey. This is the largest gathering of vultures I’ve ever seen. I didn’t even realize that they were migratory.

Juvenile dropped into Mound Meadow. About an hour later I heard a group flying over the Reserve, but could not see them.

Spotted on a path near the house.