I have no idea why they do this, but it shows how large the unextended pouch can be. All along the side of the leathery pouch you san see little folds and wrinkles. When they stretch out, they can be huge.

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Just lounging on the rocks at La Jolla cove.

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Whose beak can hold more than his belly-can.

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Yes, in Encinitas in San Diego County, we do not get much rain, so some people do not have real rain gear. … But, we are also, not stupid.

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And his food source.

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These things are less than a half inch tall.

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This House Sparrow is gathering a beak-full of little seeds. You can see where he has taken the seeds from their pods.

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Even flowers in jail, dream of breaking free, and gaining freedom.

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Getting low, with my long lens can bring many flowers closer to each other.

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People need to know that we have a beautiful natural area in San Diego, unmanicured, full of native life. We need to keep it safe.

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After the most recent rains, Fiesta Island is coming alive.

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The world is being destroyed. But, there is life yet. We can still save our home.

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On Fiesta Island, one can find life in the small. This image just has a USA nickle for size comparison to the small yellow flower size.

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On Fiesta Island, one can find life in the small.

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It rained in San Diego, flooding out some ants. … Here is one ant cleaning up debris from the storm. In this image, she is a little further along in carrying a rock out of the home cave.

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It rained in San Diego, flooding out some ants. … Here is one ant cleaning up debris from the storm. In this image, she is carrying a rock out of the home cave.

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… Very small. The previous image is this same flower with my finger. I had some problems with focus, but I just love this little flower. I will shoot this kind of flower agai, under a more controlled situation, where the image will be very sharp. But, just maybe, for this season, I may not quite get the image I want. So, for now, this is ok.

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This little flower is the exact same flower in the next image.

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Made for tiny butts.

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Calliope hears mice in the underbrush, and she is really good at pinpointing their specific location with her radar ears. When she is ready, she pounces.

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Calliope has been digging with her face, and not her feet.

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Coffee does so much for us and asks for nothing in return.

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