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Fremont photo of the day: granddaughter’s painting captures macaw ‘Gunner’

A Fremont grandfather submitted his granddaughter’s detailed painting of Gunner, a macaw often seen at the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge.

Fremont photo of the day: granddaughter’s painting captures macaw ‘Gunner’
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FREMONT — A colorful painting of a macaw photographed at the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge is the latest Photo of the Day shared with the community.

The image, sent to local editors by Jeff Cast, shows artwork by his granddaughter, Gloria, who painted an intricate depiction of the macaw known as Gunner. Cast also provided a photograph of the bird at the refuge as a companion image.

What residents should know

The submission highlights two community contributions: local wildlife captured at a Fremont refuge and a young artist’s rendering of that subject. The photograph and the painting connect neighborhood interest in native public lands with family and arts activity in the city.

  • Subject: Gunner, a macaw seen at Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge.
  • Photographer: Jeff Cast, who submitted both the painting and a photo of Gunner.
  • Artist: Gloria, Cast’s granddaughter, who painted the macaw.
"Amazing detail and color layering," Jeff told Patch about the painting.

How to take part

The local Patch community invites Fremont residents to submit high-resolution photos that show the city’s scenery, wildlife, family moments or unusual finds. Cell phone images are accepted.

Submissions for possible feature should be emailed to the address used by the local outlet for Photo of the Day entries.

Item Details
Location Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Fremont
Contributor Jeff Cast (photo and submission)

This Photo of the Day offers a small reminder that Fremont’s public lands, resident photographers and family creativity often intersect. Residents who visit the refuge or spot distinctive wildlife in their neighborhoods can share images for community features and local coverage.

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