CALIFORNIA WILDLIFE SEPTEMBER 2026

Changing seasons, and changing locations heading up into the foothills of Alameda County and Marsh Creek areas. Including a couple of re-edited past looks, one outside of California from Colorado to add some color. Most from our area, and recent. See individual text for additional information. 

Oak titmouse Alameda foothills near Del Valle recent

White breasted nuthatch Alameda foothills recent

White tail kite adult  Oakley CA recent
Acorn woodpecker Alameda foothills recent

Older re-edited look from a shoot in early 2025, one of my favorite collection of Harriers. Feb 2005

Black tail fawn, spots are gone as the young deer grows. Rut season near. Recent

Back lit coyote near Marsh Creek Rd. Recent

Rut approaching, spotted this 3X3or4 lurking by a dry steam Alameda foothills. Recent

White chested nuthatch after a bath in Del Valle reservoir. Recent

I believe Anna, though may be female Allens Oakley CA Recent

Okay, it is not California. Sphinx moth in Durango Colorado. I believe they are here in Bay Area though rare. in fall in 2023 in Durango they were as numberous as hummingbirds... Older view. Thank you!


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