This Black-tailed Gnatcatcher was one of the birds I added to my year bird list down by Salton Sea last Sunday. He is a flitty little guy, about 4 inches long, constantly moving around in desert brush or trees. Getting him to sit still for a second for this shot was amazing! This isn't the best shot, as I cropped it a lot, but it does show his characteristic black cap, eye ring, and black tail with white patches. 6/4/20 My website: www.sparhawkphotography.com
This little cutie is a Vermillion Flycatcher, a small but beautiful bird that often perches on a tree branch, then flies out to catch a yummy insect on the fly. The bright flash of red is such a treat as it flies by. This one was photographed at San Jacinto Wildlife Area this spring. 6/10/20 My website: www.sparhawkphotography.com
This medium sized flycatcher, the Say's Phoebe, was photographed at the Tijuana River Estuary in Imperial Beach, CA a few weeks ago. Although we have some here year round, it is much more common in the winter months. This one posed long enough for me to get several shots of it. 5/28/20 My website: www.sparhawkphotography.com
