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Moose Peterson, Guest Photographer

As a recipient of the coveted John Muir Conservation Award and a research associate with the Endangered Species Recovery Program, Moose Peterson has seen his share of wild and natural beauty. His photos have been published in more than 130 magazines worldwide, and he has written nearly two dozen books, including Moose Peterson’s Guide to Wildlife Photography.
Moose focuses on North America’s endangered wildlife and wild places—specializing in photographing California’s rare, sensitive and endangered species. So when we invited Moose out to roam the Kern Water Bank in search of subjects, we knew he was in for a treat.
After spending many hours on the water bank property, Moose came away with a collection of shots that tell the story of its natural beauty—and that underscore our commitment to its preservation for generations to come.
We hope you enjoy this gallery as much as we do.

A coyote standing on a trail surrounded by brush in golden light.
A coyote walking in a dry brushland habitat.
A coyote stands among dry brush in a field.
Silhouette of a bird perched on a high voltage power line pole at dusk.
A large, reddish sun sets over a dimly lit frost-covered landscape.
A rabbit sitting among grey rocks.
A bird flying against a grey sky.
A bird of prey perched on leafless branches against a hazy sky.
Bare tree branches against a clear sky.
A dry landscape with sparse vegetation under a cloudy sky.
A grassy field with patches of bare soil and a cloudy sky in the background.
Semi-arid landscape with sparse vegetation and patches of yellow wildflowers.
Arid landscape with sparse vegetation and patches of yellow flowers.
A dry field with patches of grass and a few yellow flowers.
Semi-arid landscape with scattered yellow wildflowers, shrubs, and bare patches of soil.
Arid landscape with sparse vegetation and small yellow flowers.
Semi-arid landscape with shrubs and patches of yellow wildflowers.
A field with yellow wildflowers, grass, and some trees under a cloudy sky.
A sunny field with green grass and yellow wildflowers.
Grassy field with scattered bushes and flowers under a cloudy sky.
Silhouettes of flying birds against a sky with a sun glare.
A flock of white birds lining a waterbody, with vegetation and a power line tower in the background.
A black-crowned night heron perched amid green foliage.
A white egret stands near water with grass and foliage in the background.
A flock of birds flying above a water body with cloudy skies in the background.
A tranquil lake under a stormy sky, with dried plants in the foreground.
Peering owl eyes above ground level, suggesting camouflage or hunting behavior.
An owl peeking out from behind a ledge, only its eyes and forehead visible.
An owl peeking out just above a surface with only its head visible.
Bird perched on dry plants with a soft-focus, golden-hued background.
Two birds perched amidst golden brown grass.
A field with camouflaged birds, exemplifying nature's concealment.
Three quails in a dry, brushy habitat.
A California Quail on sandy ground with a plant nearby.
A small bird perched on a branch among dry vegetation.
Three birds with patterned plumage walking on sandy ground.
Two birds, likely quails, in a sandy area with scrubby vegetation in the background.
A hawk perched on a metal structure against a clear blue sky.
A bird perched on thin branches with a blurred background.
A bird of prey perched on a leafless tree branch against a clear sky background.
A bird silhouetted against a golden sky.
Silhouette of a bird in flight against a golden sky.
A flock of birds flying in a formation against a gray sky.
A bird perched on a twig against a blurred orange background.
A small bird perched on a branch with a smooth, earthy-toned background.
A bird flying against a clear blue sky.
A bird perched atop dry vegetation in a golden-hued, grassy field.
A bird camouflaged among dry bushes and ground.
A bird flying against a clear sky.
A bird perched on a twig at sunrise or sunset, with a soft gradient sky in the background.
A coyote standing on a trail surrounded by brush in golden light.
A coyote walking in a dry brushland habitat.
A coyote stands among dry brush in a field.
Silhouette of a bird perched on a high voltage power line pole at dusk.
A large, reddish sun sets over a dimly lit frost-covered landscape.
A rabbit sitting among grey rocks.
A bird flying against a grey sky.
A bird of prey perched on leafless branches against a hazy sky.
Bare tree branches against a clear sky.
A dry landscape with sparse vegetation under a cloudy sky.
A grassy field with patches of bare soil and a cloudy sky in the background.
Semi-arid landscape with sparse vegetation and patches of yellow wildflowers.
Arid landscape with sparse vegetation and patches of yellow flowers.
A dry field with patches of grass and a few yellow flowers.
Semi-arid landscape with scattered yellow wildflowers, shrubs, and bare patches of soil.
Arid landscape with sparse vegetation and small yellow flowers.
Semi-arid landscape with shrubs and patches of yellow wildflowers.
A field with yellow wildflowers, grass, and some trees under a cloudy sky.
A sunny field with green grass and yellow wildflowers.
Grassy field with scattered bushes and flowers under a cloudy sky.
Silhouettes of flying birds against a sky with a sun glare.
A flock of white birds lining a waterbody, with vegetation and a power line tower in the background.
A black-crowned night heron perched amid green foliage.
A white egret stands near water with grass and foliage in the background.
A flock of birds flying above a water body with cloudy skies in the background.
A tranquil lake under a stormy sky, with dried plants in the foreground.
Peering owl eyes above ground level, suggesting camouflage or hunting behavior.
An owl peeking out from behind a ledge, only its eyes and forehead visible.
An owl peeking out just above a surface with only its head visible.
Bird perched on dry plants with a soft-focus, golden-hued background.
Two birds perched amidst golden brown grass.
A field with camouflaged birds, exemplifying nature's concealment.
Three quails in a dry, brushy habitat.
A California Quail on sandy ground with a plant nearby.
A small bird perched on a branch among dry vegetation.
Three birds with patterned plumage walking on sandy ground.
Two birds, likely quails, in a sandy area with scrubby vegetation in the background.
A hawk perched on a metal structure against a clear blue sky.
A bird perched on thin branches with a blurred background.
A bird of prey perched on a leafless tree branch against a clear sky background.
A bird silhouetted against a golden sky.
Silhouette of a bird in flight against a golden sky.
A flock of birds flying in a formation against a gray sky.
A bird perched on a twig against a blurred orange background.
A small bird perched on a branch with a smooth, earthy-toned background.
A bird flying against a clear blue sky.
A bird perched atop dry vegetation in a golden-hued, grassy field.
A bird camouflaged among dry bushes and ground.
A bird flying against a clear sky.
A bird perched on a twig at sunrise or sunset, with a soft gradient sky in the background.
Plants 
A field of green barley swaying in the light.
A vibrant pink flower with dewdrops against a background of greenery and yellow blossoms.
Green, textured leaves of a plant, possibly a herb, in sunlight.
A shrub with clusters of purple berries and white flowers.
A vibrant yellow sunflower against a clear blue sky.
Two large, pale purple trumpet-shaped flowers with green foliage.
Green spiky plant with clustered seed heads.
May contain: flower, lupin, plant, purple, petal, and iris
Tall green cattails and leaves against a clear blue sky.
White flowers with yellow centers and a butterfly, on a green leafy background.
Green plant with round yellow flowers growing in sandy soil.
A field of green barley swaying in the light.
A vibrant pink flower with dewdrops against a background of greenery and yellow blossoms.
Green, textured leaves of a plant, possibly a herb, in sunlight.
A shrub with clusters of purple berries and white flowers.
A vibrant yellow sunflower against a clear blue sky.
Two large, pale purple trumpet-shaped flowers with green foliage.
Green spiky plant with clustered seed heads.
May contain: flower, lupin, plant, purple, petal, and iris
Tall green cattails and leaves against a clear blue sky.
White flowers with yellow centers and a butterfly, on a green leafy background.
Green plant with round yellow flowers growing in sandy soil.
Amphibians And Reptiles 
A lizard camouflaged against tree bark.
A horned lizard on sandy soil, blending in with its surroundings.
A coiled rattlesnake with tongue flicking out on sandy ground.
A slender, legless creature resembling a snake on sandy soil.
A snake on sandy ground.
A snake slithering on dry cracked ground.
A brown snake with its head raised is on sandy ground.
Coiled rattlesnake on sandy ground with intricate patterns on skin visible.
A lizard camouflaged among grass and twigs under a blue sky.
A coiled snake with black and cream colored patterning on the ground.
A snake peeking through aquatic plants with a leaf submerged in water.
A lizard camouflaged against tree bark.
A horned lizard on sandy soil, blending in with its surroundings.
A coiled rattlesnake with tongue flicking out on sandy ground.
A slender, legless creature resembling a snake on sandy soil.
A snake on sandy ground.
A snake slithering on dry cracked ground.
A brown snake with its head raised is on sandy ground.
Coiled rattlesnake on sandy ground with intricate patterns on skin visible.
A lizard camouflaged among grass and twigs under a blue sky.
A coiled snake with black and cream colored patterning on the ground.
A snake peeking through aquatic plants with a leaf submerged in water.
Birds 
Two birds on water, one with a fish in its beak.
A duck with dark plumage and red eyes swimming in water, with blurred greenery in the foreground.
Two ducks swimming peacefully on calm water, creating ripples.
A bird floating on calm water with a reflection visible.
A bird floating on calm water with its reflection visible.
A black-crowned night heron perched in dry branches against a blue sky.
A close-up of a bird with striking orange eyes, camouflaged plumage, by water with reflections of vegetation.
A great blue heron perched on a branch among green leaves.
A bird perched on a branch amid green foliage.
A hummingbird nest with chicks on a tree branch against a blue sky.
A Killdeer bird with brown and white plumage and distinctive black rings around the neck standing on grassy ground.
A bird perched on a wire against a clear blue sky.
A mallard duck stands on a rock surrounded by a pond with greenery.
A long-billed bird wading in water with reflections and reeds.
A bird perched among green reeds by the water.
A dove perched on a bare tree branch with a clear sky backdrop.
A woodpecker on a tree trunk, with greenery and a street in the background.
An osprey in mid-flight against a clear blue sky.
An osprey perched atop a tree stump against a clear blue sky.
An owl perched on a branch among green leaves.
An owl perched on a bare tree branch with grassy background.
A raven perched on a tree branch against a clear blue sky.
A bird resting on algae-covered water.
May contain: animal, bird, buzzard, hawk, and accipiter
A hawk perched on a branch, looking to the side, with a clear sky and sparse vegetation in the background.
A red-winged blackbird perched on a bare tree branch against a blue sky with clouds.
A pheasant on gravelly ground with dry grasses.
A duck swimming in a pond with greenery in the background.
A duck floating on calm water.
A sandhill crane stands in a grassy field.
A bird wading through marsh water surrounded by green reeds.
A bird perched on dry branches against a blue sky backdrop.
A bird perched on bare branches against a blue sky background.
A bird of prey is soaring against a clear blue sky.
A bird perched on a twig against a blurry blue background.
Two birds by the water's edge on a sandy shore.
Three birds perched on a bare tree branch against a clear blue sky.
A bird flying against a clear blue sky.
A seagull in flight above the water.
A bird in flight over a wetland.
A graceful swan swims in a tranquil, reedy water body.
A swan taking off from a water body.
A flying bird silhouetted against a clear blue sky.
A turkey vulture perched on a leafless tree branch against a clear blue sky.
A seagull flying against a clear blue sky.
A bird perched on a barbed wire fence.
A yellow and black bird perched on dry vegetation with a backdrop of green grass and blue water.
A blue and gray bird perched among green leaves, with a soft-focused background.
A glossy ibis wades in water, surrounded by vegetation.
A bird of prey perched on a bare branch against a blue sky with clouds.
A bright yellow-headed blackbird perching in green shrubbery.
A bird with long legs standing on a patch of debris in the water.
A bird with long legs and a long bill standing on floating debris in the water.
An American Avocet wading in shallow water.
A camouflaged bird hiding among tall green reeds at the water's edge.
A black coot with a white beak stands among dry grass.
A black raven perched on a fence post against a bright sky.
A pelican flying against a clear blue sky.
A flock of white pelicans floating on water.
Black-necked stilt standing on one leg amidst green aquatic plants.
A colorful bird perched on bare branches against a cloudy sky.
A burrowing owl standing on sandy ground, with a curious expression, looking directly at the camera.
A cinnamon-colored duck gliding on calm water with a clear reflection.
A moorhen swims on tranquil water, casting a clear reflection.
A hawk standing at the edge of a water puddle on concrete ground, with a reflection visible in the water.
A cormorant perched on twigs over a body of water, with foliage and hills in the background.
A bird camouflaged among dry reeds by water.
A flock of shorebirds wading in shallow water with reflections visible.
A white egret perched on a bare tree branch against a clear blue sky.
A white bird, possibly an egret, perched on a tree branch against a blue sky.
A white egret perched on a bare tree branch against a blue sky.
A white egret stands in calm water with subtle reflections and sparse vegetation around.
A majestic hawk perched on a tree branch, surveying its surroundings.
A duck with ducklings swimming in water.
A bird, likely a raptor, perched atop a wooden pole with a clear blue sky in the background.
An osprey flying near a utility pole where another bird of prey is perched, under a clear blue sky.
A roadrunner bird perched atop a wooden post against a clear sky.
Two birds on water, one with a fish in its beak.
A duck with dark plumage and red eyes swimming in water, with blurred greenery in the foreground.
Two ducks swimming peacefully on calm water, creating ripples.
A bird floating on calm water with a reflection visible.
A bird floating on calm water with its reflection visible.
A black-crowned night heron perched in dry branches against a blue sky.
A close-up of a bird with striking orange eyes, camouflaged plumage, by water with reflections of vegetation.
A great blue heron perched on a branch among green leaves.
A bird perched on a branch amid green foliage.
A hummingbird nest with chicks on a tree branch against a blue sky.
A Killdeer bird with brown and white plumage and distinctive black rings around the neck standing on grassy ground.
A bird perched on a wire against a clear blue sky.
A mallard duck stands on a rock surrounded by a pond with greenery.
A long-billed bird wading in water with reflections and reeds.
A bird perched among green reeds by the water.
A dove perched on a bare tree branch with a clear sky backdrop.
A woodpecker on a tree trunk, with greenery and a street in the background.
An osprey in mid-flight against a clear blue sky.
An osprey perched atop a tree stump against a clear blue sky.
An owl perched on a branch among green leaves.
An owl perched on a bare tree branch with grassy background.
A raven perched on a tree branch against a clear blue sky.
A bird resting on algae-covered water.
May contain: animal, bird, buzzard, hawk, and accipiter
A hawk perched on a branch, looking to the side, with a clear sky and sparse vegetation in the background.
A red-winged blackbird perched on a bare tree branch against a blue sky with clouds.
A pheasant on gravelly ground with dry grasses.
A duck swimming in a pond with greenery in the background.
A duck floating on calm water.
A sandhill crane stands in a grassy field.
A bird wading through marsh water surrounded by green reeds.
A bird perched on dry branches against a blue sky backdrop.
A bird perched on bare branches against a blue sky background.
A bird of prey is soaring against a clear blue sky.
A bird perched on a twig against a blurry blue background.
Two birds by the water's edge on a sandy shore.
Three birds perched on a bare tree branch against a clear blue sky.
A bird flying against a clear blue sky.
A seagull in flight above the water.
A bird in flight over a wetland.
A graceful swan swims in a tranquil, reedy water body.
A swan taking off from a water body.
A flying bird silhouetted against a clear blue sky.
A turkey vulture perched on a leafless tree branch against a clear blue sky.
A seagull flying against a clear blue sky.
A bird perched on a barbed wire fence.
A yellow and black bird perched on dry vegetation with a backdrop of green grass and blue water.
A blue and gray bird perched among green leaves, with a soft-focused background.
A glossy ibis wades in water, surrounded by vegetation.
A bird of prey perched on a bare branch against a blue sky with clouds.
A bright yellow-headed blackbird perching in green shrubbery.
A bird with long legs standing on a patch of debris in the water.
A bird with long legs and a long bill standing on floating debris in the water.
An American Avocet wading in shallow water.
A camouflaged bird hiding among tall green reeds at the water's edge.
A black coot with a white beak stands among dry grass.
A black raven perched on a fence post against a bright sky.
A pelican flying against a clear blue sky.
A flock of white pelicans floating on water.
Black-necked stilt standing on one leg amidst green aquatic plants.
A colorful bird perched on bare branches against a cloudy sky.
A burrowing owl standing on sandy ground, with a curious expression, looking directly at the camera.
A cinnamon-colored duck gliding on calm water with a clear reflection.
A moorhen swims on tranquil water, casting a clear reflection.
A hawk standing at the edge of a water puddle on concrete ground, with a reflection visible in the water.
A cormorant perched on twigs over a body of water, with foliage and hills in the background.
A bird camouflaged among dry reeds by water.
A flock of shorebirds wading in shallow water with reflections visible.
A white egret perched on a bare tree branch against a clear blue sky.
A white bird, possibly an egret, perched on a tree branch against a blue sky.
A white egret perched on a bare tree branch against a blue sky.
A white egret stands in calm water with subtle reflections and sparse vegetation around.
A majestic hawk perched on a tree branch, surveying its surroundings.
A duck with ducklings swimming in water.
A bird, likely a raptor, perched atop a wooden pole with a clear blue sky in the background.
An osprey flying near a utility pole where another bird of prey is perched, under a clear blue sky.
A roadrunner bird perched atop a wooden post against a clear sky.
Insects And Arachnids 
A red dragonfly perched on a twig, with a blurred natural background.
A wasp on white flowers, with natural background.
A grasshopper on a plant.
A leaf-like insect (possibly a katydid) camouflaged on a wall edge.
A dragonfly perched on green foliage with purple flowers in the background.
May contain: animal, bee, honey bee, insect, invertebrate, and apidae
A wasp nest with numerous wasps on a tree branch, surrounded by dried leaves.
A common buckeye butterfly on flowers with green leaves in background.
A butterfly with orange and black wings perched on green foliage.
May contain: animal, invertebrate, sea life, seashell, fungus, and plant
A blue dragonfly perched on dried twigs against a water backdrop.
A blue dragonfly on a green leaf with water and foliage in the background.
A white butterfly on purple flowers with green foliage in the background.
A wasp on sandy soil with green plants.
A red dragonfly perched on a twig, with a blurred natural background.
A wasp on white flowers, with natural background.
A grasshopper on a plant.
A leaf-like insect (possibly a katydid) camouflaged on a wall edge.
A dragonfly perched on green foliage with purple flowers in the background.
May contain: animal, bee, honey bee, insect, invertebrate, and apidae
A wasp nest with numerous wasps on a tree branch, surrounded by dried leaves.
A common buckeye butterfly on flowers with green leaves in background.
A butterfly with orange and black wings perched on green foliage.
May contain: animal, invertebrate, sea life, seashell, fungus, and plant
A blue dragonfly perched on dried twigs against a water backdrop.
A blue dragonfly on a green leaf with water and foliage in the background.
A white butterfly on purple flowers with green foliage in the background.
A wasp on sandy soil with green plants.
Mammals 
A jackrabbit with long ears stands on a sandy trail surrounded by scrub vegetation.
A rabbit sitting under shrubbery.
A squirrel on the ground with some foliage in the foreground.
A bobcat sitting among dry branches.
A curious rodent peeking through dry grass.
A badger emerges from a burrow at night, surrounded by dry grasses, captured by a wildlife camera.
A bobcat resting in the shade among vegetation and dry earth.
A bobcat lies camouflaged among dry leaves and branches, partially obscured by green foliage.
A coyote stands alert amidst dry grass.
A coyote carrying a bird in its mouth through dry grassland.
A jackrabbit with long ears stands on a sandy trail surrounded by scrub vegetation.
A rabbit sitting under shrubbery.
A squirrel on the ground with some foliage in the foreground.
A bobcat sitting among dry branches.
A curious rodent peeking through dry grass.
A badger emerges from a burrow at night, surrounded by dry grasses, captured by a wildlife camera.
A bobcat resting in the shade among vegetation and dry earth.
A bobcat lies camouflaged among dry leaves and branches, partially obscured by green foliage.
A coyote stands alert amidst dry grass.
A coyote carrying a bird in its mouth through dry grassland.