Northern Harrier A northern harrier scans the blue skies in the late-afternoon light. Palo Alto Baylands, California 13-MAR-2010
Treetop Construction A pair of great blue herons prepares a nest high atop a dead Monterey pine tree. The male flies back and forth from the nest to collect sticks and twigs. The male passes material to the female, and she is in charge of the nest construction. Whalers Cove, Pt. Lobos State Reserve Carmel, California 20-MAR-2010
Grooming Time A sea otter mother, anchored in kelp, pulls in her pup for some head grooming. (The ball of fur is the pup.) Grooming helps to keep themselves warm. Pt. Lobos State Reserve Carmel, California 20-MAR-2010
