would be nice if I had another shot without the branch ... but the kite would not allow it.

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A quick weekend in the San-Diego area netted 9 lifers: bushtit, werntit, Cassin's kingbird, Say's and Black Phoebes, California Towhee, Merlin, Ridgway's Rail, Anna's Hamingbird. Pictures to follow..

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heavy crop, but I still like the effect.

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Short brake from Costa Rica.. family gathering in Florida provide another opportunity to get shots of this rarity. Dense morning fog overcome with with dehaze in Lightroom. Airboat tour.

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Short brake from Costa Rica.. family gathering in Florida provide another opportunity to get shots of this rarity. Dense morning fog overcome with with dehaze in Lightroom. Airboat tour.

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