Warblers, Whimbrels and Hummingbirds on the Coast Walk in La Jolla

By February 27, 2024Birds, La Jolla

I recently acquired a 600mm lens which I plan to use with 1.4x teleconverter often, probably for birds much of the time I suspect, and have been out practicing with it. The combination is too long for pelicans and sea lions, so I have been seeking smaller subjects. This time of year the Coast Walk in La Jolla is a great place for hummingbirds, and lately I have seen a few warblers there as well.  These small birds are damn hard to photograph as they move around erratically, so its good practice.  Here are a few favorites I shot recently, most with teleconverter (effective 840/5.6).  Cheers, and thanks for looking!

Whimbrel Foraging Amidst Spring Wildflowers on Coast Walk, La Jolla, Numenius phaeopus

Whimbrel Foraging Amidst Spring Wildflowers on Coast Walk, La Jolla.
Image ID: 40256
Species: Whimbrel, Numenius phaeopus
Location: La Jolla, California

Orange-Crowned Warbler Amid Spring Flowers, Coast Trail, La Jolla, Leiothlypis celata

Orange-Crowned Warbler Amid Spring Flowers, Coast Trail, La Jolla.
Image ID: 40243
Species: Orange-Crowned Warbler, Leiothlypis celata
Location: La Jolla, California

Orange-Crowned Warbler Amid Spring Flowers, Coast Trail, La Jolla, Leiothlypis celata

Orange-Crowned Warbler Amid Spring Flowers, Coast Trail, La Jolla.
Image ID: 40249
Species: Orange-Crowned Warbler, Leiothlypis celata
Location: La Jolla, California

A perfect Brown Pelican Head Throw with Distant Ocean in Background, bending backwards, stretching its neck and gular pouch, winter adult breeding plumage coloration, Pelecanus occidentalis, Pelecanus occidentalis californicus, La Jolla, California

A perfect Brown Pelican Head Throw with Distant Ocean in Background, bending backwards, stretching its neck and gular pouch, winter adult breeding plumage coloration.
Image ID: 40252
Species: Brown Pelican, Pelecanus occidentalis, Pelecanus occidentalis californicus
Location: La Jolla, California

Rufous Hummingbird Brilliant Gorget Display While Perched, Coast Walk, La Jolla, Selasphorus rufus

Rufous Hummingbird Brilliant Gorget Display While Perched, Coast Walk, La Jolla.
Image ID: 40260
Species: Rufous Hummingbird, Selasphorus rufus
Location: La Jolla, California

Orange-Crowned Warbler Amid Spring Flowers, Coast Trail, La Jolla, Leiothlypis celata

Orange-Crowned Warbler Amid Spring Flowers, Coast Trail, La Jolla.
Image ID: 40250
Species: Orange-Crowned Warbler, Leiothlypis celata
Location: La Jolla, California

Audobon's Yellow-Rumped Warbler in Flowering Aloe, Coast Walk, La Jolla, Setophaga audoboni

Audobon's Yellow-Rumped Warbler in Flowering Aloe, Coast Walk, La Jolla.
Image ID: 40255
Species: Audobons Yellow-Rumped Warbler, Setophaga audoboni
Location: La Jolla, California

Whimbrel Foraging Amidst Spring Wildflowers on Coast Walk, La Jolla, Numenius phaeopus

Whimbrel Foraging Amidst Spring Wildflowers on Coast Walk, La Jolla.
Image ID: 40258
Species: Whimbrel, Numenius phaeopus
Location: La Jolla, California

Rufous Hummingbird with Open Beak Perched on Branch, Coast Walk, La Jolla, Selasphorus rufus

Rufous Hummingbird with Open Beak Perched on Branch, Coast Walk, La Jolla.
Image ID: 40266
Species: Rufous Hummingbird, Selasphorus rufus
Location: La Jolla, California

Rufous Hummingbird Brilliant Gorget Display While Perched, Coast Walk, La Jolla, Selasphorus rufus

Rufous Hummingbird Brilliant Gorget Display While Perched, Coast Walk, La Jolla.
Image ID: 40263
Species: Rufous Hummingbird, Selasphorus rufus
Location: La Jolla, California

About Phil Colla

I am a natural history photographer. I enjoy making compelling images in the ocean, on land, and in the air. I have maintained the Natural History Photography blog since 2005 and my searchable Natural History Photography Library since 1997. Here are some tear sheets and behind the scenes views. Thanks for looking!

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