Northern Mockingbird, the Laguna
Female red-winged blackbird with seeds
Song sparrow, the Laguna
Male red-winged blackbird, defending its territory
 Blue wild flower, the Laguna |  Wild roses in the park |
Back on the Cherryridge property...
Why the Violet-green swallow has its name...male sitting in the sun, old orchard
Old orchard red-tailed hawk, announcing its prsence
Look-out quail, watching over a small group on the ground
 Tree swallow in the lower orchard on the utility wire |  Male Western Bluebird, on the alert for bugs |
Acorn woodpecker in flight