Jim Coda Nature Photography

March 17, 2011Uncategorized

Pack of Coyotes on the Hunt

Coyote Pack, Point Reyes National Seashore — Coyote Pack on Outcrop

I went out to Point Reyes yesterday afternoon. I saw four bobcats, although one was probably a double count. It’s hard to be sure. I saw no coyotes until the last hour of the day when I saw a pack of four. That’s the most I’ve ever seen there in a group. I think I saw three of these individuals a week ago in the same area. Unfortunately, when they got to this point they were too spread out to all be in the frame together. These two were in the lead. Are they the alpha pair? Click here to order a print of this image.

March 16, 2011Uncategorized

A Bobcat Moves Through a Grassy Field; Point Reyes National Seashore.

Photo of a bobcat walking across a field. — Bobcat on the Move

It is not unusual to see a bobcat at Point Reyes National Seashore. I have wondered how many there are in the Seashore. I don’t think anyone knows. Determining the bobcat population would be a lot harder than counting elk. Click here to purchase a print of this image.

March 11, 2011Uncategorized

Screaming Eagle!

Photo of a bald eagle screaming. — Bald Eagle, Alaska

In March I often think of bald eagles and Alaska. I went to Homer, Alaska, several times during the month of March to photograph bald eagles. The photo opportunities in Homer, and in the inlets and bays on the other side of Kachemak Bay, were unbelievable. For more images of bald eagles and info on these birds you can visit my portfolio site by clicking on “Portfolio” above and selecting “Birds of Prey.”

March 10, 2011Uncategorized

Upper Cataract Canyon Falls, Marin County, California

This is a view of the upper falls in Cataract Canyon. Marin County is not known for its waterfalls, but it has several. My favorite place for waterfalls is Cataract Canyon. It has at least nine waterfalls and all of them are worth photographing.

March 8, 2011Uncategorized

Coyote At Sunset

Photo of a coyote stopping in a rancher's field at sunset. — Coyote, Point Reyes National Seashore

I photographed this coyote at sunset. For landscape photography, sunrise and sunset are the best of times. You go to the place you want to photograph and wait for that yellow, orange and/or red light. Sunrise and sunset are great times to photograph wildlife as well. Unfortunately, a wild animal is not always in front of you at sunrise or sunset. So, when you have an interesting animal to photograph at those times you are fortunate. That’s all it takes for me to consider the day a success.

March 7, 2011Uncategorized

A Great Egret Catches a Small Fish.

A great egret grabs a small fish. — Great Egret, Marin County, California

It’s been raining lately here in Marin County. I drove down the hill from my house and this great egret was standing in a seasonal pond. During the winter it is connected to a larger body of water called Rush Creek which has fish in it and which drains into the Petaluma River and then into San Francisco Bay. Fishing was good. The egret caught lots of small fish, one fair-sized fish and something that looked like a crayfish.

It is mating season as evidenced by the nuptial plumes.

March 4, 2011Uncategorized

Northern Harrier, Point Reyes National Seashore

A Northern Harrier finishes A snack. — Northern Harrier, Point Reyes National Seashore

I went out to Point Reyes yesterday for the afternoon. Unfortunately, the fog rolled in about an hour or two before sunset. That wiped out my hope of getting a good image of some animal lit by the setting sun. Fortunately, this male harrier allowed me to photograph him midday. He had just eaten a lizard and, shortly thereafter, decided there was no good reason to remain on the ground.