Dixiegirl wrote:
Great photo project, Craig, and you have some super pictures. Gorgeous birds in your second photo, and the coloring is similar to that of the Black-headed Grosbeak, but that's not what it is. The bill is way too long and sharp. I wish I could identify it, but I'm afraid I'm not familiar with birds of the western states.
Your right Donna, now that I have a close-up photo of the birds I see the beak is different. So I'm not sure what it is. Maybe someone can help?