I Left My Heart in Alviso

Bonnie CoeSeptember 11, 2013September 12, 2013Miscellaneous WildlifeAlviso, alviso slough, American white pelican, black necked stilt, black-crowned night heron, clapper rail, Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge, rabbit, raptors, shorebird, sparrow

Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge, the Alviso part, is heaven for birds. Thankfully, the fog burned off just as I got there. Unfortunately, they forgot to unlock the gate on the last day of my visit and I didn’t have time to walk to the Alviso Slough. Had to make do with the Alviso Marina County Park.

Pelican in flight — American white pelican in flight. The pelicans were everywhere.

Alviso is famous for its black necked stilts.

Black necked stilt up close and personal

Alviso is also famous for the clapper rail.

Black crowned night heron I do believe

And perched opposite the night heron was this mystery raptor. The sun was coming up behind the birds.

I couldn't resist another sparrow picture, especially against the lines in the boardwalk, railing and grass — I couldn’t resist another sparrow picture, especially against the lines in the boardwalk, railing and grass

Not a bird, but quite friendly and itchy

Published by Bonnie Coe

I primarily photograph eagles and peregrine falcons. I do include many other birds and some mammals. View more posts

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