I usually see White-breasted Nuthatches foraging on tree trunks. This one took the easy way out and searched for fallen goodies on the ground. But it clearly didn’t want me to see it breaking character in this way. #birds_matter #birds
January 29, 2026 at 2:16 PM
I usually see White-breasted Nuthatches foraging on tree trunks. This one took the easy way out and searched for fallen goodies on the ground. But it clearly didn’t want me to see it breaking character in this way. #birds_matter #birds
I made this image of Tundra Swans ten years ago. At the time I was very proud of it, and my mother loved it, too. I printed and framed it and it has hung on her wall all these years. I share it today to honor her with loving memories of a remarkable person. #birds_matter #birds
January 28, 2026 at 3:11 PM
I made this image of Tundra Swans ten years ago. At the time I was very proud of it, and my mother loved it, too. I printed and framed it and it has hung on her wall all these years. I share it today to honor her with loving memories of a remarkable person. #birds_matter #birds
An American Pipit contemplates its next move. Sitting for a while it becomes clear that there is much activity along the seemingly quiet river shoreline. Sacramento, CA 12.9.26 #birds_matter #birds
January 27, 2026 at 2:29 PM
An American Pipit contemplates its next move. Sitting for a while it becomes clear that there is much activity along the seemingly quiet river shoreline. Sacramento, CA 12.9.26 #birds_matter #birds
A young Yellow-rumped Warbler of the Myrtle variety shows off the white throat that distinguishes it from its more common Audubon confreres. #birds_matter #birds
January 26, 2026 at 2:40 PM
A young Yellow-rumped Warbler of the Myrtle variety shows off the white throat that distinguishes it from its more common Audubon confreres. #birds_matter #birds
A Purple Finch goes for the mash-em-up style of berry eating versus the more picturesque style of some of birdie friends. Whatever works! #birds_matter #birds
January 25, 2026 at 3:22 PM
A Purple Finch goes for the mash-em-up style of berry eating versus the more picturesque style of some of birdie friends. Whatever works! #birds_matter #birds
A Cedar Waxwing tosses a berry. Always so entertaining to watch! #birds_matter #birds
January 24, 2026 at 3:03 PM
A Cedar Waxwing tosses a berry. Always so entertaining to watch! #birds_matter #birds
A Black Phoebe sallies forth. To me, birds are an art form in and of themselves. Maybe this image a bit more so? #birds_matter #birds
January 22, 2026 at 3:08 PM
A Black Phoebe sallies forth. To me, birds are an art form in and of themselves. Maybe this image a bit more so? #birds_matter #birds
This is Sol, a Western Bluebird. He is banded, so I was able to learn his name and some fun info about him. I watched him, hoping he would do something fun to photograph … and he did! He upchucked a berry. Oh well. #birds_matter #birds
January 21, 2026 at 2:52 PM
This is Sol, a Western Bluebird. He is banded, so I was able to learn his name and some fun info about him. I watched him, hoping he would do something fun to photograph … and he did! He upchucked a berry. Oh well. #birds_matter #birds
On a foggy day, with no sunrays to illuminate it, this Anna’s Hummingbird’s gorget still radiated brilliantly. How could this be? Obviously, a miracle. #birds_matter #birds
January 20, 2026 at 2:52 PM
On a foggy day, with no sunrays to illuminate it, this Anna’s Hummingbird’s gorget still radiated brilliantly. How could this be? Obviously, a miracle. #birds_matter #birds
The Hermit Thrush has such a sweet song. Perhaps because it has a special double vocal box. It can sing two notes at once, thus harmonizing with itself. #birds_matter #birds
January 19, 2026 at 3:15 PM
The Hermit Thrush has such a sweet song. Perhaps because it has a special double vocal box. It can sing two notes at once, thus harmonizing with itself. #birds_matter #birds
An American Avocet flies in, decked out in its fashionable winter white nonbreeding season plumage. #birds_matter #birds
January 18, 2026 at 2:36 PM
An American Avocet flies in, decked out in its fashionable winter white nonbreeding season plumage. #birds_matter #birds
An American Robin takes a break from its preferred diet of worms. #birds_matter #birds
January 17, 2026 at 2:46 PM
An American Robin takes a break from its preferred diet of worms. #birds_matter #birds
A Red-shouldered Hawk screams as it flies. They are among the noisiest of woodland birds. Hopefully a mate will hear this enticing call and, once together, they may quieten down. A bit. #birds_matter #birds
January 16, 2026 at 2:35 PM
A Red-shouldered Hawk screams as it flies. They are among the noisiest of woodland birds. Hopefully a mate will hear this enticing call and, once together, they may quieten down. A bit. #birds_matter #birds
A Cedar Waxwing takes off with a berry. #birds_matter #birds
January 14, 2026 at 2:01 PM
A Cedar Waxwing takes off with a berry. #birds_matter #birds
This Osprey sat on its limb, calling and calling. It’s the first time I have heard such vocalization. There are reasons why Ospreys cry out but none quite seem to fit this situation. Another of Mother Nature’s mysteries! #birds_matter #birds
January 13, 2026 at 2:16 PM
This Osprey sat on its limb, calling and calling. It’s the first time I have heard such vocalization. There are reasons why Ospreys cry out but none quite seem to fit this situation. Another of Mother Nature’s mysteries! #birds_matter #birds
A Western Meadowlark was poised for a perfect portrait . . . . But it changed its mind. #birds_matter #birds
January 12, 2026 at 3:30 PM
A Western Meadowlark was poised for a perfect portrait . . . . But it changed its mind. #birds_matter #birds
A Hooded Merganser displays his marvelous crest to an ambivalent female. #birds_matter #birds
January 11, 2026 at 3:24 PM
A Hooded Merganser displays his marvelous crest to an ambivalent female. #birds_matter #birds
A Say’s Phoebe sallies forth, hawking insects, hovering like a kite, flitting between perches. Fun to watch and a good exercise in the sporting aspect of photography. #birds_matter #birds
January 10, 2026 at 2:59 PM
A Say’s Phoebe sallies forth, hawking insects, hovering like a kite, flitting between perches. Fun to watch and a good exercise in the sporting aspect of photography. #birds_matter #birds
A handsome American Kestrel poses for a portrait. I waited for a flight shot - and I got one! Just not the perfect angle. #birds_matter #birds
January 9, 2026 at 2:18 PM
A handsome American Kestrel poses for a portrait. I waited for a flight shot - and I got one! Just not the perfect angle. #birds_matter #birds
A Red-shouldered Hawk coming at you - yet another reason to be glad you are not a rodent. #birds_matter #birds
January 8, 2026 at 1:47 PM
A Red-shouldered Hawk coming at you - yet another reason to be glad you are not a rodent. #birds_matter #birds
A California Towhee contemplates a return visit to the buffet at a friendly backyard feeder. #birds_matter #birds
January 7, 2026 at 3:07 PM
A California Towhee contemplates a return visit to the buffet at a friendly backyard feeder. #birds_matter #birds
A lady Bushtit finds a snack. Her eyes are the key to her gender - the male’s are solid black. #birds_matter #birds
January 6, 2026 at 1:14 PM
A lady Bushtit finds a snack. Her eyes are the key to her gender - the male’s are solid black. #birds_matter #birds
A Dark-eyed Junco scores a fine meal. #birds_matter #birds
January 5, 2026 at 3:15 PM
A Dark-eyed Junco scores a fine meal. #birds_matter #birds
A Red-tailed Hawk gives a look that makes it clear it is the master of this territory. #birds_matter #birds
January 4, 2026 at 3:21 PM
A Red-tailed Hawk gives a look that makes it clear it is the master of this territory. #birds_matter #birds
A Western Bluebird grabs a goodie to go. #birds_matter #birds
January 3, 2026 at 2:18 PM
A Western Bluebird grabs a goodie to go. #birds_matter #birds