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Shannon Baker
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PNW Photographer after the day job ends.
Birds, landscapes, birds, flowers, birds, birds....
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Harrier soaring through the layered sunset.
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Silhouetted harrier glides though the golden sunset. Golden layers of mountains, trees and winter grasses.
November 13, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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Memories of Sandhills
ICM of a sandhill crane coming to roost in the evening. We decided not to go back to NM this year ,so I've been going through images from the past two years. Editing the bazillion that haven't been touched yet (deleting a lot).
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In camera motion (intentionally blurred) image of a sandhill crane flying in to roost in the evening in New Mexico.
November 12, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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Just me and my shadow.

Sandhill crane
New Mexico

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Sandhill crane flying across the warm winter sky.
November 11, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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Little territorial skirmish.
Harrier and rough-legged hawk.

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A harrier flies at a rough-legged hawk perched in a bare tree. The rough-legged hawk has it's feathers up and is facing away while the harrier has it's legs fully extended and is flight just above the other hawk.
November 10, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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Friday flight!
Be safe, be kind!

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Red-tailed hawk's smooth take off from a bare skinny tree.
November 7, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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We've been out a couple of times looking for shorties, and we've seen a few but they've been way back in the fields. This one is from this past spring before they left us for the summer.
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Short-eared owl flying over winter fields.
November 6, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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Oh sure after halloween I take a halloween-ish feeling photo.
Hitchcock vibes!

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A huge flock of blackbirds flies up from the cornfields and fills the sky. A house is in the background and the overcast, gloomy skies adds to the overall halloween-ish feel of the photo.
November 5, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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While searching for shorties yesterday, we found this rough-legged hawk instead. It was a pretty gloomy and overcast day but we made the best of it. This hawk hung around for a long time, flying from tree to tree.

New bird for me as well, so yay!
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Rough-legged hawk about to land in a tree that still has some of it's fall colors left.
November 4, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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You would think he wouldn't be tired with the extra hour of sleep.
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Great horned owl yawns from his perch on a mossy branch shortly after waking up.
November 3, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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Boo, my Halloween kitty, sends you cozy weekend vibes.

Be safe, be kind.
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Black cat curled up asleep on a grey blanket
October 31, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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One of my favorite shorties from last winter.
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Short-eared owl flying across the fields with the mountains blurred out in the background. The owl is looking almost directly at the viewer.
October 30, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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While all the other birds were hanging out around the feeder this house sparrow was off to the side looking all nice in the sunshine.

NewMexico from a couple of winters ago.
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House sparrow perched on the side of a branch soaking in the winter sunshine.
October 29, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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This little kestrel has her "puffy coat" on to keep warm in the snow.
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Kestrel perched on a fence post surrounded by tall winter grasses. Her feathers are puffed out to keep her warm as the snow falls.
October 28, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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Perfectly balanced little owl.
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Burrowing owl standing on one leg on a rock, his body is facing to the right while he is looking to the left. Pale blue evening skies in the background with barely there pink clouds.
October 27, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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The weekend is here.
Rest
Relax
Recharge

Be safe, be kind.
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Male and female kestrels perched on a waterfowl rest area sign.
October 24, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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Just hang on.

This little wren preparing to belt out his song, so loud for such a little bird!
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A little marsh wren clinging to the top of a cattail with his eyes closed.
October 23, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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Fall colors - blackbird edition!
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Red-winged blackbird perched on top of a cattail in the October evening sunshine.
October 22, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Burrowing owl from last summer. We didn't get out to see these little owls as much as we would have like to this year.

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B&W image of a burrowing owl perched on top of a rock staring straight at the viewer with his body turned to the left.
October 21, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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"Ga-argh! Monday again?"
While this heron looks like he ran out the house after waking up late, he was actually being buzzed by blackbirds flying around him. He was probably fishing close to one of their nests.
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Close up of a blue heron that has all of his feathers puffed out giving him a crazy look.
October 20, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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"Honey get the movie ready, I'm on my way home and I've got takeout for dinner!"

Enjoy the weekend.
Stay safe, be kind.

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Burrowing owl flying low over the grass to its burrow. His wings are out in front of him and he's got a bug in his mouth.
October 17, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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So Poplar

Poplar trees that work in conjunction with a local wastewater management plant. These trees planted in 11 sections and harvest is rotated. They are harvested every 10-15 years to make paper.
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Close up of the trunks of a row of poplar trees with lush greens leaves and grass all around the. More rows of poplar trees can be seen on each side. The effect forms a tunnel of green leaves.
October 16, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Feels like a good day for a nap.
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Burrowing owl perched on the tip of a pointed rock, he's got one let tucked up under him and his eyes are closing.
October 15, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Just me and my reflection.

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Lesser Yellowlegs walking in shallow water in the evening. The bird is also reflected in the water.
October 14, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Harrier hunting in the late October sunlight.
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Female harrier sweeping the grassy field in the late October sunshine.
October 13, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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Immature bald eagle keeping watch on a wintery day.
Enjoy your weekend, look out for each other.
Be safe, be kind.
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Immature bald eagle keeps watch from a bare tree on a cold winter day. Dark clouds contrast in with some bright areas of sky.
October 10, 2025 at 2:45 PM