Introduction

On December 13th, 2025, I visited Ardenwood Historic Farm at Fremont, California. Originally, I wanted to photograph the migrated Monarch Butterflies on the farm. However, even though I encountered a few flying Monarch Butterflies, it was extremely challenging to photograph them. Some of the interesting birds I photographed there are Downy Woodpecker, Wild Turkey, Red-Tailed Hawk, Bald Eagle, and Peacock.

Camera System Setup

• Camera: Sony Alpha 1 II
• Lens: Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM OSS + Sony FE 2x Teleconverter

Ardenwood Historic Farm