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Don Edwards – Coyote Hills その１ / Part 1

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On the eastern side of the Bay Area, at the base of the Dumbarton Bridge in Fremont, lies the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge. It faces Coyote Hills, which I’ve visited several times before, with Highway 84 running between them. Although separated by the road, the terrain is quite similar (though this area is smaller). Don Edwards has no entrance fee, making it easy to visit frequently. However, if coming from the other side of the bay, the bridge toll means it’s not entirely free.

Ruby-crowned Kinglet hidden in shrubs at Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge in autumn
Perhaps due to having more shrubs than Coyote Hills, the atmosphere here feels slightly different. Ruby-crowned Kinglet. The males have red feathers hidden on their heads.
Mourning Dove perched on a rock at Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge in autumn
Mourning Dove. It is said to be the most numerous dove species in North America, but I haven’t yet seen them gathering in large flocks.
Anna’s Hummingbird hovering at Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge in autumn
I tried photographing an Anna’s Hummingbird as it hovered around, and I realized that it was actually catching tiny insects.
Anna’s Hummingbird hovering at Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge in autumn
The insect that was in the previous frame is now gone.
Anna’s Hummingbird hovering at Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge in autumn
I had assumed they only fed on nectar, but that’s not the case.
Bewick’s Wren among shrubs at Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge in autumn
Bewick’s Wren, darting swiftly through the shrubs.

The hills here are small, and there aren’t many perching spots like tall poles, so I didn’t see many raptors.

American Pipit standing on a mudflat at Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge in autumn
I descended the hill and headed toward the water. American Pipit on the tidal flats.
Bonaparte’s Gull swimming on the water at Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge in autumn
Bonaparte’s Gull and Northern Shoveler.

It may have just been by chance, but compared to Coyote Hills, this place felt a bit underwhelming, so I decided to move on.

Continued in Part 2.

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