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.