Tree swallow nesting still active in Tolay Lake Regional Park, part of which involves defending the nest
The Fearless Tree Swallow, Tolay Lake Regional Park
Seeing a red-shouldered hawk speeding away, pursued by a small bird, I could only tell when I got the photo enlarged on the computer, the small bird chasing the hawk was the little Tree Swallow!!!
Red-shouldered Hawk being pursued by Tree Swallow, Tolay Lake Regional Park
Male and Female Tree Swallows on one of the nest boxes in the park
Male Tree Swallow, Tolay Lake Regional Park
Song sparrow on a windy day, Tolay Lake
Lots of red-winged blackbirds still involved in nesting and courting in the park
There were some Long billed curlews in the fields, eating
what, I don't know!
Long billed curlew, Tolay Lake Regional Park
Female Western Bluebird, Tolay Lake Regional Park
 Western Bluebird with a green worm |  Bluebird hovering over the fields, looking for insects |
Barn swallows were active at the front of the park, where there are buildings - also involved in nesting!
Barn swallow on the ground gathering nesting material
Barn Swallow, Tolay Lake Regional Park
White Lupine? Tolay Lake Regional Park Lots of wildflowers still in the park, thanks to some rare recent rain.
Blue Lupine, I believe, Tolay Lake
Red-tailed Hawk cruised overhead, checking me out - there is a nesting pair on the property, near the buildings as you enter the park
 Savannah sparrow |  Lesser goldfinch |
White-crowned sparrow, Tolay Lake Regional Park
Another male red-winged blackbird, Tolay Lake Regional Park