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Operation PhotoTrogon – Finito

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The next morning as we pulled ourselves out of bed and slowly started to shake off the cobwebs, we both realized that at this point our trip had been a complete success. Undoubtedly, probably the best birding trip we had ever been on. Rich suggested that perhaps we consider checking out and maybe drive partway back today, two days early. I followed that with, “well, why not just check out and head home!” So it was agreed that operation PhotoTrogon was a complete success and we were on our way home.

Ebird Trip Report for May 9 – May 13, 2022

120 species observed with 62 species photographed

Here are my favorite photos from our Operation PhotoTrogon.

ELEGANT TROGON
WHITE-EARED HUMMINGBIRD – MY ONLY LIFER
YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT
RUDDY GROUND DOVE
BRONZED COWBIRD
MEXICAN JAY
HEPATIC TANAGER
LAZULI BUNTING
BLUE GROSBEAK
BROWN-CRESTED FLYCATCHER
WESTERN TANAGER
SCOTT’S ORIOLE
NORTHERN CARDINAL – MALE
NORTHERN CARDINAL – FEMALE
GREATER ROADRUNNER

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I earned my college degree in biology, a foundation that shaped not only how I see the world, but how I’ve spent my life sharing it with others. For more than 40 years, I taught and led in public education, helping students discover the wonder woven into every corner of the natural world. That same drive has carried me through decades of citizen science and conservation work. As an active member of the Modesto Camera Club, I’ve developed a photographic practice that blends natural history with visual artistry, and my award‑winning images have been featured across the Internet on dozens of sites and field‑oriented platforms. This blog brings together my passions for birding, conservation, and storytelling.

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