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.