Some recent original nature photos: deer, birds

Here are some nature photos I took earlier this month in Santa Cruz County, California.

First is a deer, our local deer is the Columbian Black-tailed Deer, Odocoileus hemionus columbianus, a form of Mule Deer.

Second, some Elegant Terns (and bonus guano)

Next, an underexposed and not completely in focus shot of a Townsend's Warbler.

And finally, our local large sparrow, the California Towhee, lurking in the shadows.