Western Grebe, Point Reyes National Seashore, CA (my first bird photo)
Burrowing Owl, Livermore, CA
Cooper's Hawk, Sunol Regional Park, CA
Bosque del Apache in New Mexico. The early riser is treated to a flyover of thousands of Sandhill Cranes and Snow Geese. Nov. 11, 2002
Western Meadowlark (Sturnella neglecta). Spring Creek, NV
House Sparrow (Passer Domesticus). Stovepipe Wells, Death Valley, CA
Warbling Vireo (Vireo gilvus), Lamoille Canyon, NV
Red-naped Sapsucker (Sphyrapicus nuchalis ), Jarbidge Mtns., NV
Western Kingbird (Tyrannus verticalis), near Bliss, ID.
Yellow Warbler, Juv. (Dendroica petechia), OR
Bewick's Wren (Thryomanes bewickii), Nisqually Delta, WA
Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica), Nisqually Delta NWR, WA
Bonaparte's Gull (Larus philadelphia) Campbell River, Vancouver Is., BC
Black Turnstones (Arenaria melanocephala), Mahatta River Cove, Vancouver Is., BC
Belted Kingfisher (Ceryle alcyon), Point Hardy, BC
Long-billed dowitcher (Limnodromus scolopaceus), Point Hardy, BC
White Pelicans (Pelicanus erythrorhynchos), Quill Lake, SK
American Widgeon (Anas americana), Quill Lake, SK
Cedar Waxwings (Bombycilla cedrorum), SK
Yellow Warbler (Dendroica petechia), Lundar Provincial Park, Manitoba
Warbling vireo (Vireo gilvus)
Common Eider (Somateria mollissima), Acadia NP, ME
Long-billed dowitcher (Limnodromus scolopaceus). Ruby Marshes, NV
Wild Turkey (Meleagris Gallopavo), Del Valle RP near Livermore, CA
Acorn woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus), Del Valle RP near Livermore, CA
Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis, Juv.), Pt. Reyes NP, CA
Yellow-billed Magpie (Pica nuttalli), Del Valle RP, near Livermore, CA
Acorn Woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus), Del Valle RP, near Livermore, CA
Wild Turkey (Meleagris Gallopavo), Del Valle RP, CA
Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis), Del Valle RP, near Livermore, CA
Dark-eyed Junco (without tail feathers), Del Valle RP, near Livermore, CA.
Cinammon Teal and Mallard (Anas crecca, Anas platyrhyncos), Coyote Hills RP, near Mission San Jose, CA
Gold-crowned Sparrow, Coyote Hills Regional Park, near Mission San Jose, CA
Western Scrub Jay, Pacific (Aphelocoma californica), Coyote Hills Regional Park, near Mission San Jose, CA
House Finch (Carpodacus mexicanus), Coyote Hills Regional Park, near Mission San Jose, CA
Western Bluebird (Sialia mexicana, F), Coyote Hills RP, San Francisco Bay, CA
Western Bluebird (Sialia mexicana, F), Coyote Hills RP, San Francisco Bay, CA.
White-tailed Kite (Elanus leucurus), Coyote Hills Regional Park, near Mission San Jose, CA
Bohemian Waxwing (Bombycilla garrulus). Spring Creek, NV
American Goldfinch (Carduelis tristis), Spring Creek, NV
Pine Siskin (Carduelis pinus). Spring Creek, NV
Mountain Chickadee, (Poecile gambeli). Spring Creek, NV
Harris's Sparrow (Zonotrichia querula). Spring Creek, NV
Evening Grosbeak (Coccothraustes vespertinus). Spring Creek, NV
Curve-billed Thrasher (Toxostoma curvirostre), Gilbert Ray CG, near Tucson, AZ
Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura), Gilbert Ray CG, near Tucson, AZ
Abert's Towhee (Pipilo aberti), Desert Museum, Tucson, AZ.
Cactus Wren (Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus), Desert Museum, Tucson, AZ
Verdin (Auriparus flaviceps), Desert Museum, near Tucson, AZ
Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis, F) near Tucson, AZ
Common Moorhen (Gallinua chloropus), Patagonia Lake SP, AZ
American Coot (Fulica americana), Patagonia Lake, AZ
Bridled Titmouse, (Baeolophus wollweberi). Patagonia Lake, AZ
Rufous-winged Sparrow (Aimophila carpalis). Patagonia Lake SP, AZ
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher (Polioptila caerulea). Patagonia Lake SP, AZ
Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias). Patagonia Lake SP, AZ
American Coot (Fulica americana). Patagonia Lake SP, AZ
Costa's Hummingbird (Calypte costae, M), Patagonia Lake, AZ
Great-tailed Grackle, F (Quiscalus mexicanus), Patagonia Lake, AZ
Chipping Sparrow (Spizella passerina) Patagonia Lake, AZ
Northern Mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos), Patagonia Lake, AZ
Black-throated Sparrow (Amphispiza bilineata), Patagonia Lake, AZ
Verdin (Auriparus flaviceps). Patagonia Lake, AZ
House Finch (Carpodacus mexicanus) Patagonia Lake, AZ
Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) Patagonia, AZ
Say's Phoebe (Sayornis saya). Patagonia, AZ
Elegant Trogon (Trogon elegans), Patagonia Lake, AZ
Gray Flycatcher (Empidonaz wrightii). Patagonia Lake, AZ
Inca Dove. (Columbina inca). Patagonia Lake, AZ
Black-crowned Night-heron, juv. (Nycticorax nycticorax). Patagonia Lake, AZ
Black-crowned Night-heron (Nycticorax nycticorax). Patagonia Lake, A
Vermilion Flycatcher (Pyrocephalus rubinus). Patagonia, AZ.
Lark Sparrow (Chondestes grammacus). Patagonia Lake, AZ
Cinammon Teal (Anas cyanoptera) Patagonia Lake, AZ
Vermilion Flycatcher (Pyrocephalus rubinus ), Whitewater Draw, AZ
Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus), Whitewater Draw, AZ
Sandhill Cranes (Grus canadensis), Whitewater Draw Conservation Area, AZ
Barn Owl (Tyto alba). Whitewater Draw Conservation Area, AZ
Phainopepla (Phainopela nitens), Gilbert Ray CG near Tucson, AZ
Gambel's Quail, (Callipepla gambelii, F), Gilbert Ray CG near Tucson, AZ
Cactus Wren (Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus), near Tucson, AZ
Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis), Buenos Aires NWR, AZ
Pyrrhuloxia (Cardinalis sinuatus, F). Arivaca Acequia, AZ.
Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis, M). Arivaca Acequia, AZ
Peregrine (Falco perigrinus ). Near El Rito, NM.
Tree swallows (Tachycineta bicolor), Ruby Marshes, NV
Eared grebe (Podiceps nigricollis), Ruby Marshes, NV
Cedar Waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum), Lamoille, NV.
Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus ), Lamoille, NV
Blue Grouse (Dendragapus obscurus), Nahanni River, NT, Canada.
Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia), near Lamoille, NV
White-winged Dove (Zenaida asiatica ), Big Bend National Park, TX
Inca Dove (Columbina inca). Furnace Creek Village, Death Valley, CA
Northern Harrier with American Coot prey (Circus cyaneus cum Fulica americana mortis). Ruby Marshes, NV
Western Bluebird (Sialia mexicana). Jemez Mtns, NM
Common Raven (Corvus corax), Stovepipe Wells, Death Valley NP, CA
Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus), Jemez Mtns., NM
Western Gull (Larus occidentalis ), Kirk Creek State Park, CA
Horned Lark (Eremophila alpestris), Ruby Marshes, NV
White-crowned Sparrow (Zonotrichia leucophrys), Quincy, CA
Ring-billed gulls (Larus delawarensis), Spring Creek Pond, NV
Yellow-headed Blackbird (Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus), Spring Creek, NV
Barn swallow (Hirundo rustica ), Ruby Marshes, NV
Lesser Goldfinch (Carduelis psaltria), Spring Creek, NV.
Canada Goose (Branta canadensis), Ruby Marshes, NV
Marsh Wren (Cistothorus palustris), Ruby Marshes, NV
White-faced ibis (Plegadas chihi), Ruby Marshes, NV
Red-breasted Merganser (Mergus serrator), Ruby Marshes, NV
California Quail (Callipepla californica), Spring Creek, NV. 05-May, 2007
Western Kingbird (Tyrannus verticalis), Spring Creek, NV, USA
Western Bluebird (Sialia mexicana, F), Jemez Mtns., NM
American Avocet (Recurvirostra Americano), Along Interstate 80, NV
Yellow-billed Magpie (Pica nuttalli), Del Valle RP, CA, Livermore, CA
Acorn Woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus), Del Valle RP, Livermore, CA
Western Scrub-Jay, California Race (Aphelocoma californica), Del Valle RP, Livermore, CA
Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus), Del Valle RP
Turkey Vultures (Cathartes aura), Del Valle RP, CA
Clark's Grebe (Aechmorphorus clarkii), near Point Reyes Village, CA
Glaucous Gull (Larus hyperboreus ), Point Reyes, CA
European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris), Del Valle RP, CA
Common Yellowthroat (Geothlypis trichas), Spring Creek, NV
Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus, F), Spring Creek, NV
Sage Thrasher (Oreoscoptes montanus), Mesquite Springs Campground, Death Valley, CA
Black-chinned Hummingbird (Archilochus alexandri), Lamoille, NV
Bobolinks (Dolichonyx oryzivorus, M & F), Lamoille, NV
Wilson's Snipe (Gallinago delicata), Lamoille, NV
Green-tailed Towhee (Pipilo chlorurus), Ruby Mtns., NV
Red-naped Sapsucker (Sphyrapicus nuchalis), Ruby Mtns., NV
Spotted Towhee (Pipilo musculatus) Ruby Mtns., NV
Bullock's Oriole, F (Icterus bullockii), Ruby Mtns, NV
Common Nighthawk (Chordeiles minor), Lamoille, NV
Brewer's Blackbird, M (Euphagus cyanocephalus), Lamoille, NV
California Quail, M (Callipepla californica), Spring Creek, NV
Eurasian Collared Dove (Streptopelia decaocto), Spring Creek, NV
American Robin (Turdis Migratorius), Spring Creek, NV
Yellow warbler, M (Dendroica petechia) Ruby Mtns., NV
Great Egret (Casmerodius albus), Coyote Hills, SF Bay area, CA
Mallard (Anus platyrhynchos), Ruby Marshes, NV
Whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus), Point Mugu, CA
Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus), Jemez Mtns., NM
Lincoln's Sparrow (Melospiza lincolnii), Jarbidge Mtns, NV
White-crowned Sparrow, M (Zonotrichia leucophrys). Jarbidge Mtns, NV
Belted Kingfisher (Ceryle alcyon). Port Hardy, Vancouver Is., BC
House Finch, M (Carpodacus mexicanus), Spring Creek, NV
Swainson's Hawk (Buteo swainsoni) near Twin Falls, ID.
Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus), Near Cormorant Island, BC
Western Sandpiper (Calidris mauri), Point Hardy, BC
Hermit Thrush (Catharus guttatus), Port Hardy, Vancouver Is., BC
Gray Jay (Perisoreus canadensis), Maligne Lake, Jasper NP, Alberta, Canada
Common Loon (Gavia immer), Jasper NP, Alberta, Canada
Lesser Goldfinch (Carduelis psaltria), Spring Creek, NV
American Goldfinch, M (Carduelis tristis), Nisqually Delta NWR, WA
Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis), Lamoille, NV
Spruce Grouse, female (Falcipennis canadensis) Jasper NP, Alberta
Wood Duck (Aix sponsa, Juv.). Ruby Marshes, NV
Lincoln's Sparrow (Melospiza lincolnii), Jarbidge Mtns., NV
Lesser Scaup (Aythya affinis, F), Ruby Marshes, NV
Red-naped Sapsucker (Sphyrapicus nuchalis). Jarbidge Mtns., NV
White-Crowned Sparrow (Zonotrichia leucophrys), Jarbidge Mtns., NV
Red-shouldered hawk with snake (Buteo lineatus), Del Valle RP, Livermore, CA
Spruce Grouse (Falcipennis canadensis, F), Jasper NP, Alberta
White-tailed Kite (Elanus leucurus), Coyote Hills RP near Mission San Jose, CA
Green Heron (Butorides virescens), Del Valle RP, CA
Caspian Terns (Sterna caspia), Spring Creek Pond, NV
Eastern Kingbird (Tyrannus tyrannus), near Battleford, SK
Common Bushtit (Psaltriparus minimus).
Lucy's Warbler (Mniotilta varia), Mesquite Spgs. Death Valley, CA.
Spotted Towhee (Pipilo maculatus) Brannon SP, CA
White-tailed Kite (Elanus leucurus), Brannon SP, CA
Tree Swallow (Tachycineta bicolor), Brannon SP, CA
Hermit Thrush (Catharus guttatus), Del Valle RP, CA
Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura), Del Valle SP, CA
House Wren (Troglodytes aedon). Del Valle RP, CA
Orange-crowned Warbler (Vermivora celata). Del Valle RP, CA
Bullock's Oriole (Icterus bullockii). Del Valle RP, CA
Acorn Woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus). Del Valle RP, CA
Western Bluebird (Sialia mexicana). Del Valle RP, CA
Northern Rough-winged Swallow (Stelgidopteryx serripennis). Ruby Marshes, NV
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Dendroica coronata). Ruby Marshes, NV
Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos), Ruby Marshes, NV
Canada Geese (Branta canadensis). Ruby Marshes, NV
Western Kingbird (Tyrannus verticalis). Pahranagat NWR, NV.
Black-chinned Hummingbird, (Archilochus alexandri, F). Burro Creek, AZ
Black-chiinned Hummingbird, Burro Creek, AZ
Western Tanager (Piranga ludoviciana), Bandelier NM, NM
Hepatic Tanager (Piranga flava, F), Bandelier NM, NM
Hepatic Tanager (Piranga flava, M), Bandelier NM, NM
Virginia's Warbler (Vermivora virginiae, M), Jemez Mtns., NM
Mountain Bluebird (Sialia currucoides), Creede, CO
Calliope Hummingbird (Stetulla calliope), Jarbidge Mtns., NV
Common Nighthawk (Chordeiles minor), Cottonwood Ranch, NV
Northern Pintail (Anas acuta), Ruby Marshes, NV
American Pipit (Anthus rubescens) - Ruby Marshes, NV
Snowy Egret (Egretta thula), Acapulco, Mexico
Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus), Spring Creek, NV
Pyrrhuloxia (M) - Desert Museum, Tucson, AZ
Red-tailed Hawk (juv.) - Desert Museum - Tucson, AZ
Brown-crested Flycatcher - Saguaro NP, Arizona
Hutton's Vireo - Madera Canyon, Arizona
Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus) chick in nest, White River Narrows, NV
Broad-billed Hummingbird (Cynanthus latirostris). W of Tucson, AZ
Red-naped Sapsucker (Sphyrapicus nuchalis). Madera Canyon, AZ
Hooded Oriole (Icterus cucullatus). Madera Canyon, AZ
Painted Redstart (Myioborus pictus). Madera Canyon, AZ
Gila Woodpeckers (Melanerpes uropygialis), Desert Museum, Tucson, AZ
Brown-crested Flycatcher (Myiarchus tyrannius). Saguaro National Park, AZ
Canyon Towhee (Pipilo fuscus). Madera Canyon, AZ
Arizona Woodpecker (Picoides arizonae). Madera Canyon, AZ. This photo is right-side up!
Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna). Burro Creek, AZ
Curve-billed Thrasher (Toxostoma curvirostre). Gilbert Ray CG, Tucson, AZ
Rufous Hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus), F. Desert Museum, AZ
Snowy Egret - San Francisco Bay
Bullock's Oriole (Icterus bullockii), Ruby Marshes, NV
Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura), Del Valle RP, CA
Black-crowned Night Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax), Ruby Marshes, NV
Yellow Warbler (Dendroica petechia), Jarbidge Mtns, NV
Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla), juvenile. Sitka, AK
Willow Ptarmigan - Juneau, Alaska
Trumpeter Swan (Cygnus buccinator), Yukon Territory
Trumpeter Swan with young, (Cygnus buccinator), Yukon Territory
Willow Ptarmigan (Lagopus lagopus), Juneau, AK
Red-necked Phalaropes (Phalaropus lobatus) above Orca, San Juan Is., WA
Sharp-shinned Hawk (Accipiter striatus), Goshutes Mtns., NV
Cooper's Hawk (Accipiter cooperii), Goshute Mtns., NV
Downy Woodpecker (Picoides pubescens), Spring Creek, NV
Dark-eyed Junco - Spring Creek, NV
Common Bushtit - Spring Creek, NV
Mountain Chickadee, Spring Creek, NV
Juniper Titmouse, Spring Creek, NV
Mexican Jay, Madera Canyon, AZ
Townsend's Warbler, Sunol Regional Park, CA
Bufflehead, Lost Lake County Park, Fresno, CA
Snowy Egret - Lost Lake County Park, Fresno, CA
Mallards, Lost Lake County Park, Fresno, CA
Bushtit, Lost Lake County Park, Fresno, CA
Buffledheads (F, M), Lost Lake County Park, Fresno, CA
Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Lost Lake County Park, Fresno, CA
Buffledheads (M), Lost Lake County Park, Fresno, CA
Evening Grosbeak (F, M) - Spring Creek, NV
Northern Flicker, Spring Creek, NV
Cedar Waxwing, Spring Creek, NV
Hungarian Partridge, Spring Creek, NV
Sharp-shinned Hawk, Spring Creek, NV
Western Scrub Jay, Spring Creek, NV
House Finch, Spring Creek, NV
Yellow-eyed Junco, Madera Canyon, AZ
Canyon Wren - Madera Canyon, AZ
Arizona Woodpecker - Madera Canyon, AZ
Spotted Owl - Fort Huachuca, Arizona
Sora, Whitewater Draw, Arizona
Green-winged Teal, Whitewater Draw, Arizona
Sandhill Cranes, Whitewater Draw, Arizona
Black Phoebe, Whitewater Draw, Arizona
Northern Cardinal, Catalina State Park, Tucson, AZ
Harris's Sparrow, Death Valley, CA
Canada Goose - Coyote Hills RP, CA
Sandhill Cranes, Bosque del Apache, NM
Snow Geese & Sandhill Cranes, Bosque del Apache, NM
Woodduck, Rio Grande River, Albuquerque, NM
LeConte's Thrasher near Phoenix, AZ
Crissal Thrasher near Phoenix, AZ
Pyrrhuloxia, Big Bend NP, TX
Brown Creeper, Rio Grande Village, Big Bend NP, TX
Western Screech Owl, Big Bend NP, TX
Montezuma Quail, Davis Mtns. SP, Texas
Western Tanager, Lamoille, NV
Lewis's Woodpecker, Lamoille Canyon, NV
Lazuli Bunting, Lamoille Canyon, NV
Yellow Warbler, Lamoille Canyon, NV
Common NIghthawk, Northern NV
Brewer's Blackbird near Tuscarora, NV
Sage Thrasher near Tuscarora, NV
American Kestral, near Tuscarora, NV
Killdeer near Tuscarora, NV
Spotted Towhee, Lamoille Canyon, NV
