phv Loc: Goleta, California

Waiting for the migrant return! But lots of interesting birds in the meantime. All shot with Sony RX10 IV, handheld. The heron/mouse pics are hindered by the bush, but you get the idea. It wasn’t a good time for the rodent! Note the different colors of the male house finch, most males show red feathering, some are more orange – and some yellow. House Finches get their coloration from pigments in the plant foods they eat, and differing amounts of carotenoids. I think the females prefer the red!

Spearing the mouse

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Crunching him down

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One little foot still visible

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Spotted towhee

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Great white heron and an itchy neck

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Great blue heron (after eating a mouse.....bloody bill)

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Male house finch

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Red house finch

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Great white heron and reflection

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Signs of spring with singing song sparrow

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Quixdraw Loc: x

Very fine set - possibly the best Towhee shot I've seen.

phv Loc: Goleta, California

You know, I really got lucky....he wasn’t on the ground but in a shady Glen, and had one shaft of sunlight on him, AND he stayed out while I crept closer! He’s a beauty! Thank you so much, quixdraw, for your comment.

BassmanBruce Loc: Middle of the Mitten

Gorgeous shots, nice work.

phv Loc: Goleta, California

Thank you so much, BassmanBruce, for your comment.

MSW

great!

NMGal Loc: NE NM

Wonderful captures.

srscary Loc: Cary, NC

Lovely collection!

👍👍👍
-- Ronnie

Sylvias Loc: North Yorkshire England

Fine set phv, the Towhee is beautiful.

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

An outstanding set. Love the Great Blue images.

Gene Spearman Loc: Greenville, South Carolina.

Great set!

phv Loc: Goleta, California

Thank you, msw!

phv Loc: Goleta, California

Thanks much, NMGal!

phv Loc: Goleta, California

Thank you for the thumbs up, Ronnie!

phv Loc: Goleta, California

He’s my favorite, too, Sylvia! Thank you!