Hoping the rain will subside yet still busy observing an open field looking for a morsel on a rainy day. A beautiful hawk waiting for the rain to end in Mendocino, CA.
Tag: bird photography
A Friendly Hermit Thrush
This Hermit Thrush made just a long enough appearance to allow us a quick photo before hopping back into the undergrowth of the forest. A nice treat to see a bird we usually only get to hear. It has such a wonderful song. https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Hermit_Thrush/sounds
Phalarope’s return
When the snow melts and the grass turns green the Wilsons Phalaropes return to grace the ponds along the roadsides outside of Walden, CO. These small birds are truly a favorite of mine.
Mr. and Mrs.
A fine looking bluebird couple hanging out on a post along the road to Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge. This couple was taking a break from chasing away the tree swallows from their nesting box along the road. It seemed like at every nest box along the road similar battles were taking place.
Western Tanager
A bird we are always excited to see, a Western Tanager enjoying the comming of spring even on a cloudy day. Gardiner, MT.
Fuzzball
This little fuzzball is just learning to fly and hence spent a bit of time on the ground this day. Baby Great Horned Owl in Morrison, CO.
Success
Success is a big ol’ juicy worm and standing on one leg whilst showing it off.
Western Kingbird
Photographed in Grand Junction, CO.
In the pine cones
In the pine cones there is the promise of new life. A mature Bald Eagle perched high in the trees near Ucluelet, Bc.
Yellow Headed Blackbird
A female Yellow Headed Blackbird clinging tightly to an old cattail on a windy morning. From this vantage point she could check out all the males who were busy singing there songs.
nature has no boss 
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