Part of pair bonding and a prelude to breeding, this transfer of a Vole from the male to the female was a memorable experience to observe...

Lake Los Carneros. Santa Barbara County, CA USA. February-2009. Canon 40D, EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6L IS USM Lens. ISO 400. Evaluative metering.

Lake Los Carneros. Santa Barbara County, CA USA. February-2009. Canon 40D, EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6L IS USM Lens. ISO 400. Evaluative metering.

Lake Los Carneros. Santa Barbara County, CA USA. February-2009. Canon 40D, EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6L IS USM Lens. ISO 400. Evaluative metering.

Lake Los Carneros. Santa Barbara County, CA USA. February-2009. Canon 40D, EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6L IS USM Lens. ISO 400. Evaluative metering.

Lake Los Carneros. Santa Barbara County, CA USA. February-2009. Canon 40D, EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6L IS USM Lens. ISO 400. Evaluative metering.

Lake Los Carneros. Santa Barbara County, CA USA. February-2009. Canon 40D, EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6L IS USM Lens. ISO 400. Evaluative metering.

Lake Los Carneros. Santa Barbara County, CA USA. February-2009. Canon 40D, EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6L IS USM Lens. ISO 400. Evaluative metering.

Lake Los Carneros. Santa Barbara County, CA USA. February-2009. Canon 40D, EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6L IS USM Lens. ISO 400. Evaluative metering.

Lake Los Carneros. Santa Barbara County, CA USA. February-2009. Canon 40D, EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6L IS USM Lens. ISO 400. Evaluative metering.