Baby Seagull Hatchlings

Earlier this week we had to walk the roof for some construction planning and found a seagull nest with a few eggs. Trying not to disturb the nest and birds I took a few pictures of them over a 3 day period.


The first day there was one baby that had just come out of the egg


The second day he was all dry and furry. A second chick was also beginning to peck his way out of the egg



In just a few minutes all of the seagulls in the area had come to the nest to help protect it from the intruders (me).


On day 3 there were now 2 baby seagulls all furry and dry. There was no sign of the third egg hatching yet. They will have the weekend to themselves.

Snakes are Wildlife too!

Snakes are wildlife too! I have seen a few snakes out this Spring season so far.

Rattlesnake on Cowles Mountain





Red Racer in Anza Borrego Desert State Park



Gopher Snake Near Carrizo Gorge


Gohper Snake in San Dieguito River Valley

Jumping Spider (Phidippus) With Red Butt

Found this Jumping Spider (Phidippus) with a red butt in my wood pile one day. I think this may be a female but I am not sure. It is a very cool looking spider for sure.