February 7, 2012 (Lakeside) — No, it’s not an insect or an invader from outer space. It’s an up-close view of the Erickson air crane "Sunbird" erecting the Sunrise Powerlink in Lakeside’s Wildcat Canyon/El Monte Valley area.
Billy Ortiz snapped this head-on closeup image of the massive helicopter, which is capable of hoisting heavy loads including transmission towers.