I had the pleasure to travel to Point Reyes Peninsula with Dave Mauk, naturalist and photographer extraordinaire.  We were treated from one end to the other with extraordinary sightings.  We were not even to the parking area yet when we found a Kestrel feeding on a fence post.  It was the closest I have ever gotten to a Kestrel.

Kestrel eating its breakfast Once on the trail leading down the peninsula, we were treated to one sight after another.  We had more Northern Harrier sightings than I think I have ever had before.

Northern Harrier

One of the biggest treats was viewing hundreds of Tule Elk.  This is a new animal for me, and a huge treat.  They were almost hunted to extinction 100 years ago.

Tule Elk We were also treated to dozens of hawk sightings.  Some of whom I recognized, some not.

Unknown Hawk

Red-tailed Hawk

As if these sightings were not enough, we then got to see a coyote hunting for a vole.

Coyote hunting for voles

Coyote hunting for voles

Enough you say?  No, the day was not over yet. Even though we reluctantly drove away (but Dave's convertible made the departure tolerable!), we had one more sighting awaiting us: a bobcat!  We had heard from another visitor that they had seen one, but bobcats are VERY hard to see, so it is not as though we were spending any time looking for it.  We were now out of the park and driving through pasture land.

Bobcat Unbelievable day from one end to the other.  Thanks Dave for a great trip.

To see more photos from the day, click here: Point Reyes Photos