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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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Pro tip: In the forest moss works well to get schmutz off your beak.

Yesterday's first day of the year walk was drizzly and grey but we wouldn't miss out on our tradition. Have a great weekend. Stay safe, be kind.

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January 2, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Happy New Year!
I intended to retire this month but was laid off mid-2025 and decided just be retired. No resolutions for me, just a mile long to-do list, some items are chores but luckily most are fun, like photography!

This egret is from our last outing on Dec. 30th.
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January 1, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Deep in thought, maybe contemplating his new year resolutions?
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December 31, 2025 at 3:30 PM
This night owl did not look very happy to be awake so early in the afternoon...uh early evening! He kept trying to snooze as we were watching and taking photos. This is my spirit animal, I am so not a morning person either.
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December 30, 2025 at 3:30 PM
It's supposed to be cold but sunny tomorrow and I'm excited to get out with the camera. It's been weeks since we were out to do photo stuff.

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December 29, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Merry Christmas Eve!
Safe travels if you are on the road today.

View from the front (passenger seat of course) from a road trip years ago.
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December 24, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Grey ghost (male harrier) hunting in the Utah winter grasses.
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December 23, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Song sparrow in the winter sparkle.

So begins the week where many of us are in final preparations for the holidays, getting ready for travel or welcoming guests. Don't forget to pack your patience!

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December 22, 2025 at 3:45 PM
"Hey! Hey! It's the weekend"

Stay safe, be kind. Oh and stay dry for those of us in the PNW.

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December 19, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Peek-a-boo!

Sandhill crane from a couple of years ago.
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December 18, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Preening and having an evening conversation before bedtime. Two pelicans in the almost calm evening waters. Looks nice doesn't it? Reality is this was next to a landfill and it was stinky!
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December 17, 2025 at 3:45 PM
These fierce little hunters don't stick around for very long once you are spotted. Glad this one let us get a couple of images before leaving.
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December 16, 2025 at 3:45 PM
The rain stopped on Saturday and while several of our regular spots are still either under water or in danger of flooding we did find a hawk to hang out with.

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December 15, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Friday flight!
Say's Phoebe launching off a branch in the New Mexico winter sunshine.

Stay safe, be kind.
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December 12, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Ok you can turn off the faucet now, we've had enough rain.
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December 11, 2025 at 3:45 PM
December 10, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Soaring up and down over the fields. I always image them having a bit of fun as they swoop low, then a bit higher over the reedy tall grasses, and back down again over the low grasses.
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December 10, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Female red-wing blackbird take a rest on a cattail while the males sing their songs off in the distance. Late winter evening in Utah a couple of years ago.

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December 9, 2025 at 3:30 PM
December 8, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Soaring into the weekend and into a thousand days of rain forecast, sigh.

Stay safe, be kind.

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December 5, 2025 at 3:30 PM
This rough-legged hawk that has been hanging out in the area this winter, is one of the more graceful hawks I've seen. I have so many images of his short little flights from one tree top to another.

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December 4, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Dramatic skies - check!
Golden sunlight - check!
Owls - check!

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December 3, 2025 at 7:02 PM
December 2, 2025 at 3:45 PM
It's starting to get cold despite the warm looking sunset.
Sandhill cranes.

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December 1, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Can't keep my eyes open after all the delicious food (and leftovers)!
This weekend calls for sleeping in.

Stay safe, be kind.
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November 28, 2025 at 3:45 PM