Another lifer for me! A Lincoln’s Sparrow I took back at the end of last year that I just found I never published.
Sneaky Bushtit
I love how playful and fun Bushtits are, but they are almost impossible to get a good shot of! I feel so accomplished when I actually manage to get one.
Black Cape
For some reason this Black Phoebe makes me think of a proud aristocrat wearing a black cape staring off into the distance at his vast empire.
Intense Face
A Bushtit giving me the most intense looking face!
Winter to Spring
A Snowy Egret wades amongst some of the new sprouts of Spring. I love the stark contrast of the white against the green. Snowys always make the prettiest subjects.
Sneaky Bandit
This little House Sparrow checking around to make sure that no one notices it squeezing into the space between two boards under some eaves. I have no earthly idea how this bird is managing to grab onto a vertical wall. Kinda like a cat burglar.
Highlights
I shot this Black Phoebe during the BVAS February Bird Count when the clouds parted for just a split second and the birds came out. I managed to get this one shot and it flew off to go grab some grub before it started to rain. I just really love the highlights of the sun on the very black matte wings of the Phoebe. I feel like most black birds in the area have more iridescent feathers so highlights like these are abnormal here.
Blending In
Still winter when I took this photo. It makes it really clear why we have so many tiny brown birds in San Diego. The scrub brush becomes really bare during the winter so you end up with fields of sticks.
First Touches of Spring
The first touches of spring were starting to show up during the BVAS Bird Count during February. This little Song Sparrow was singing it’s little heart out about it too!
Anti-social
Got this shot after chasing down this little Hermit Thrush... which I guess is appropriate, given its name. 🙂
Birding Ninja 