Finally, Bill was feeling well enough that today we took a nice walk in nearby Palmer Park. We haven't seen any hummingbirds in our yard yet this year but, as soon as we got started on our hike - we heard them buzzing around.
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| Broad-tailed Hummingbird |
This male Broad-tailed Hummingbird was diving from high in the air - over and over - to impress a female.
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| Pygmy Nuthatch |
We've never seen a Pygmy Nuthatch in Palmer Park before - and had to double check our book to positively identify it.
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| Western Scrub Jay |
There were several Western Scrub Jays.
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| Western Scrub Jay |
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| Spotted Towhee |
The Towhees were everywhere and we heard their distinctive call throughout the park.
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| Spotted Towhee |
He looks grumpy, doesn't he?
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| Western Wood Pewee |
Back in the yard, I was surprised to see this Western Wood-Pewee perched in a neighbor's pine tree. He must have liked this spot because he kept returning to the same branch all afternoon.
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| Common Grackle |
And we have Grackles. Look how blue his head looks when he is in the sunlight.
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