Monique Dao Photography - Nature

Monique Dao Photography - Nature Capturing and sharing the beauty of nature.

08/31/2026

Been out birding for 84 years...

🔭 For birding tours, workshops and mentorships in Southern California, DM me or visit moniquedao.com/birding.

📍 Orange County, CA


I’m a bird, wildlife, and nature photographer & guide offering private birding tours, photography workshops, and mentorship in Orange County and Southern California. Go birding with me!

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08/21/2026

Birds out here be punking us on purpose.

🔭 For birding tours, workshops and mentorships in Southern California, DM me or visit moniquedao.com/birding.

📷 R5, RF 100-500mm
📍 Orange County, CA


Birds flying off. I’m a bird, wildlife, and nature photographer & guide offering private birding tours, photography workshops, and mentorship in Orange County and Southern California. Go birding with me!

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08/10/2026

Curious little Island Fox. He’s soo cute I had to fight every urge to give him a hug. 😅

🔭 For birding tours, workshops and mentorships in Southern California, DM me or visit moniquedao.com/birding.

📷 R5, RF 100-500mm
📸 SS 1/2000 A f/7.1 ISO 1250
📍 Southern CA


Island Fox spotted in SoCal CA. I’m a bird, wildlife, and nature photographer & guide offering private birding tours, photography workshops, and mentorship in Orange County and Southern California. Go birding with me! 🔭

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08/07/2026

🔭 Fun fact: Birdwatching has become so popular across generations, particularly Gen Z. I mean, in this economy, it makes sense. Birding is free! Well, minus the (relatively low) cost of binoculars and maybe some bug-repellant clothing. 😅

But hey, no matter which gen you’re in, birding is fun for all ages. Come birding with me!

🔭 For birding tours, workshops and mentorships in Southern California, DM me or visit moniquedao.com/birding.

📷 R5, RF 100-500mm
📍 Orange County, CA


Come birding with me. I’m a bird, wildlife, and nature photographer & guide offering private birding tours, photography workshops, and mentorship in Orange County and Southern California. Go birding with me!

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08/06/2026

Meet one of the world’s hardest working dads - Vermilion Flycatcher. Along with his mate, they will continue feeding their babies up to 4 weeks until they are able to hunt by themselves. 🪰🐧

🔭 For birding tours, workshops and mentorships in Southern California, DM me or visit moniquedao.com/birding.

📷 R5, RF 100-500mm
📍 Orange County, CA


Vermilion Flycatcher feeding babies on a tree in SoCal CA. I’m a bird, wildlife, and nature photographer & guide offering private birding tours, photography workshops, and mentorship in Orange County and Southern California. Go birding with me!

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07/30/2026

You can spend years birding and rarely get to witness something like this—a Barn Owl hunting at sunrise. Since Barn Owls are primarily nocturnal hunters, seeing one flying and actively hunting in broad daylight was one of the most memorable moments I’ve experienced.

Also... I took way too many shots not to turn them into a Reel. 😅🦉

🔭 For birding tours, workshops and mentorships in Southern California, DM me or visit moniquedao.com/birding.

📷 R5, RF 200-800mm
📍 Orange County, CA


Barn Owl hunting in an open field in SoCal CA. I’m a bird, wildlife, and nature photographer & guide offering private birding tours, photography workshops, and mentorship in Orange County and Southern California. Go birding with me!

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07/15/2026

If you’ve ever wondered what it would feel like to wander through a glowing enchanted forest where wildlife and fairy tales come to life, ✨Imaginarium Lakewood: Utopia✨ is about as close as it gets. With millions of lights, immersive kingdoms, breathtaking Infinity Mirror Rooms, 36+ themed photo spots, laser mazes, interactive activities for all ages, and incredible live circus performances—including fire acts, aerialists, clowns, and the Globe of Death—it felt like stepping into a fantasy world where even the birds might have their own fairy tale. 🦊🌿

My favorite part was wandering the magical forest paths, surrounded by glowing flowers, vibrant autumn trees, and enchanting woodland animals. As someone who loves spending time in nature and photographing wildlife, this was the part that truly made me feel like I’d stepped into an enchanted world. ✨🍂🌸

They’re only open for a limited time. You can get tickets at mght.co/moniquedlu26. Use my promo code “MOMOBIRDS” for 10% OFF.

Thank you for hosting me!

I feel like this Yellow-billed Magpie in this flight position would make a really cool logo. 😅📷 R5, RF 100-500📸 SS 1/32...
03/30/2024

I feel like this Yellow-billed Magpie in this flight position would make a really cool logo. 😅

📷 R5, RF 100-500
📸 SS 1/3200 A f/7.1 ISO 1250
📍 Solvang, CA | January 2024
🔭 Tours & Workshops: moniquedao.com/birding


Yellow-billed Magpie flying up into the sky, in Southern CA. Things to do in Orange County California. Nature wildlife photo tour workshop guide. Birding hotspots.

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