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This Hermit Crab is an incredibly tiny creature, barely larger than a thumb nail. With its intricately patterned shell, this miniature crab scampers along beaches and coral reefs, seeking shelter and food. Its petite size adds a touch of charm to its already mysterious allure, reminding us of the fascinating wonders that exist in our world, no matter how small.

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Nikon D500, Sigma 60-600mm Sports lens, 480mm, f/6.3, 1/500, ISO 100. View Large.

I still have some pictures from summer so I decided to shared until winter arrives have a great day and thank you for your visit! :)

Tilden Botanic Garden, Berkeley, CA

Nikon D500, Sigma 60-600mm Sports lens, 750mm, f/10, 1/500, ISO 3200, Sigma TC-1401. View Large.

White-whiskered Hermit - Mirador de Guaycapi, Pichincha, Ecuador

Bird Species # (463) that I photographed and placed on my Flickr Photostream. Overall goal is 1000.

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Phaethornis eurynome - Only large hermit hummingbird in its range with black feathers on the throat giving it a scaled appearance. The bill is slightly curved. The back is olive-green and it has a strong mask. The tail is long and white-tipped. Similar to Dusky-throated Hermit, but Scale-throated Hermit is bigger with a longer tail. Found in the understory of humid and montane forests.

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Nikon D500, Sigma 60-600mm Sports lens, 850mm, f/9, 1/500, ISO 1250, Sigma TC-1401. View Large.

A very rare sighting. This is only the second time I've ever seen one.

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Central Park, NYC, NY

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Central Park, NYC, NY

This hermit thrush is another local celebrity at Commonwealth Lake. It came out to give us a show before it went back to its hiding place.

Nikon Z 9, 800mm S PF, 1/500, f/6.3, ISO 1400. View Large.

North Lake, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA

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Claremont Canyon, Oakland, CA

This was taken during Golden Gate Audubon Society's annual Oakland Christmas Bird Count led by Dave Quady and Bob Lewis. A preliminary total of 175 specieis were counted this year.

Nikon D500, Sigma 60-600mm Sports lens, 850mm, f/9, 1/800, ISO 400, Sigma TC-1401. View Large.

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Phaethornis eurynome - Only large hermit hummingbird in its range with black feathers on the throat giving it a scaled appearance. The bill is slightly curved. The back is olive-green and it has a strong mask. The tail is long and white-tipped. Similar to Dusky-throated Hermit, but Scale-throated Hermit is bigger with a longer tail. Found in the understory of humid and montane forests.

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Community Garden, Fort Mason, San Francisco, CA

"People judge us by our appearance and manners, and only few of them see our soul" Philip Chesterfield

This is Winnie looking out of this trunk like a hermit crab (Squirrels-2020-1848.jpg)

Nikon D500, Sigma 60-600mm Sports lens, 600mm, f/8, 1/1000, ISO 560. View Large.

Nikon Z 9, 800mm S PF, 1/800, f/6.3, ISO 360. View Large.

One lone Hermit Thrush visited my gardens one day last Spring. This fall a single Hermit Thrust visited my gardens. I have no way of knowing if it was the same one, but...

Minocqua, Wisconsin

I spotted this hermit thrush in one of our bushes today. Went back to compare to other shots I've had of this uncommon visitor to our yard, and saw that it's been November or December each of the other few times I've seen them. I need to pay more attention to patterns!

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My first hermit thrush on my backyard and finally had the opportunity to take a decent shot he is so cute and sweet. He loves eat woodpecker food.

Kickapoo Caverns State Park, Bracketville, Kinney County, Texas

North Lake, Golden Gate Park, SF, CA

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Long Island, New York

A Hermit Thrush hopped up on the Rhododendron to pose for photo. This photo was taken at my parents home in Sandy, Oregon.

I was at the lake to see if there were any duckling or goslings around. I didn't see any babies yet, but wandered across this little thrush who was singing a beautiful song.