I am fortunate to live in an ecozone that provides plentiful habitat for many species of birds. Some are year-round residents, and others migrate here on a seasonal basis. Many of these shots were taken within a mile of my home.
A pair of Northern Flickers prior to mating
Phainopepla, male showing his white wing patches
Bushtit
A pair of Cedar Waxwings discussing persimmon preferences before eating.
Phainopepla, F
Cedar Waxwing jumping for a bite of persimmon
Cedar Waxwings quenching their thirst
Cedar Waxwings exchanging a berry
Western Kingbird
Western Scrub-Jay
Yellow Warbler
Cedar Waxwing enjoys some Privet berries
Anna's Hummingbird
Black-throated Gray Warbler, male
Male Bluebird leaving nest box
Varied Thrush pauses, before gorging on berries
Tree Swallow
A pair of Western Bluebirds in a local vineyard
Cedar Waxwings at the top of a persimmon tree.
Western Tangager, M
Bullock's Oriole, M
A male Ruby-crowned Kinglet shows his red patch.