Rufous Hummingbirds
Red-tailed Hawk Angst
Three days ago a long birding trip resulted in only mediocre photos. But I discovered that there are are worse outcomes than being bird-skunked.
A Delayed Surprise From A Yellow Warbler
Male Broad-tailed Hummingbird – Those Amazing Feathers
Hummingbird feathers at the right angle and in the right light can be jaw-droppingly gorgeous. And I’m talking about far more than just the gorget.
Male MacGillivray’s Warbler Turning On His Perch
I think this photo from yesterday morning resembles an Audubon painting more than any photo I’ve ever taken.
Preening Belted Kingfisher Up Close
Prior to this bird a week ago today I’d never had such a prolonged session with a preening kingfisher up close.
Some Recent Birds
All photos were taken in the mountains, in the desert or at bird refuges in the last ten days.
Song Sparrow – Where Did All Those Feathers Come From?
To me this (second photo) almost looks like two birds, one on top of the other. In fact there’s very little ‘almost’ about it – that’s what I see. But it’s a single Song Sparrow.
Red-naped Sapsuckers Performing Their Nesting Duties
Gray Catbird Displaying To Another Catbird
I don’t know for sure what the display meant but I doubt the performer was happy about the presence of the other catbird.