Monday, May 7, 2018

King of the Refuge

There are lots of Kingbirds (and flowers) at the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge...
Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge California birding

Western Kingbird

 These just happened to be at the entrance to the refuge, across from the welcome sign...
 And today's bonus bird is a Great Egret...
Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge California birding



Sunday, May 6, 2018

Saturday, May 5, 2018

Flycatchers and Friends

One of my favorite spots on the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge auto tour is where the Kingbirds, Phoebes and Doves hang out...

Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge California birding


Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge California birding


Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge California birding






Friday, May 4, 2018

Marsh Birds

I love listening to the Marsh Wrens at the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge...
Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge California birding
They still find the time to sing even though they are busy working on building their nests...


Today's bonus bird is a Snow Goose...
Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge California birding


Thursday, May 3, 2018

Cruisin' for Birds

Here are some more birds we saw when we cruised through the Pool 2 portion of the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge auto tour...
Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge California birding
Golden-crowned Sparrow

Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge California birding
Red-tailed Hawk

Turkey Vultures aren't my favorite looking bird, but they looked so striking on these tree branches that I had to snap a few photos...
Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge California birding





Wednesday, May 2, 2018

Bold Bittern

What a treat to get to see an American Bittern on the auto tour at the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge!
Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge California birding





Tuesday, May 1, 2018

Posing for the camera...

Once in a while, a bird will stick around and pose for you and let you take as many photos as you want. This Western Meadowlark at the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge didn't mind showing me all of its angles...

Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge California birding



Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge California birding