Backyard Hawk

Hooded Mergansers rule

The hooded Merganser is the bird that pushed us ove the edge. We became birders because these ducks landed in the lake in New Jersey we lived on. I'm glad they spend the fall and winters in Southern California too.

Sunday. La Sierra University

La Sierra University is a very reliable place to see Acorn Woodpeckers carrying acorns from oak trees to palm trees.
It usually is a good place for western meadowlarks too.

Acorn Woodpecker


Western Meadowlark


Kingbird

Lazy Saturday

Other than getting a latte and a donut, and making pastrami for lunch, we sat around waiting for birds to come by. The Hermit Thrush is a special guest.



Hermit Thrush


Scrub Jay


Nutmeg Mannikin