Jacques Fortier
Jacques Fortier
@jacquesf@jacquesfortierart.com
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  • Scenic Quail II

    Another entry in my scenic quail project.

  • Tule Elk on the Coast

    A Tule Elk bull attends to his harem as the sun breaks through the clouds off the coast.

  • Great Horned Owl in Flight

    I’m still doing my best to pretend I’m not an owl guy.

  • Peevish Bobcat

    I came upon this Bobcat while it was staking out a gopher hole. It didn’t look pleased to see me at first, but I hung back until it got comfortable and was able to witness a mighty pounce. Sadly, or happily depending on how you feel about gophers, the Bobcat was unsuccessful this time around.

  • Coyote Bulletin Board

    Another coyote’s announcement to the neighborhood got scrambled by a passing car, requiring careful parsing by this youngster passing through the neighborhood.

  • Rutting Tule Elk on the Dunes

    This Tule Elk bull popped up onto a dune to challenge another bull. The red plant, while striking, is unfortunately invasive ice plant. There’s another invasive species in Point Reyes, and this one is even worse: politically connected interests who’ve managed to keep wild Tule Elk enclosed in a water and nutrient poor section of…

  • Black Phoebe Landing Flare

    I found this snag framed by receding greeneery in the background. Even better, a Black Phoebe was flitting around the area. With a bit of patience, I was able to get a shot of it flaring in for the landing.

  • Great Horned Owl

    Me not finding owls: Owls are cool, I guess, but I just don’t get why people spend so much time looking for them. Me finding owls: It’ll probably be okay if I’m late for dinner tonight…

  • Tule Elk Staredown

    Rutting Tule Elk. You better believe I backed up. After snapping the photo.

  • Barn Owl

    A barn owl giving me a once over.