Kern River State Park Mallard Duck © Michael R Duncan
The male Mallard Duck in flight. Photography by Michael R Duncan

Kern National Wildlife Refuge 002 Blue-winged Teal © Michael R Duncan
Adult male Blue-winged Teal in flight. Photography by Michael R Duncan

Kern National Wildlife Refuge 009 American Coot © Michael R Duncan
A mother and her young chick at KNWR. Photography by Michael R Duncan

Kern National Wildlife Refuge 010 Snowy Egret © Michael R Duncan
An angry Snowy Egret. Photography by Michael R Duncan

Kern National Wildlife Refuge 001 Least Sandpiper © Michael R Duncan
A group of Least Sandpiper in flight at KNWR. Photography by Michael R Duncan

Kern National Wildlife Refuge 005 Northern Harrier © Michael R Duncan
The adult male Northern Harrier in flight late March. Photography by Michael R Duncan

Kern National Wildlife Refuge 002 House Wren © Michael R Duncan
The House Wren singing its song. Photography by Michael R Duncan

Kern National Wildlife Refuge 048 Northern Harrier © Michael R Duncan
The adult male Northern Harrier. This adult bird had a successful hatch of 3 chicks. Photography by Michael R Duncan

Kern National Wildlife Refuge 007 Black-necked Stilt © Michael R Duncan
The Black-necked stilt in early Summer. Photography by Michael R Duncan

Kern National Wildlife Refuge 002 Savannah Sparrow © Michael R Duncan
The Savannah Sparrow. Photography by Michael R Duncan

Kesterson National Wildlife Refuge 005 Least Sandpiper © Michael R Duncan
The Least Sandpiper in flight. Photography by Michael R Duncan

Kesterson National Wildlife Refuge 002 American Avocet © Michael R Duncan
The adult breeding male American Avocet. Photography by Michael R Duncan