I know I posted a shot of this species recently, but when I was birding at Morongo the other day, this Vermillion Flycatcher flew and perched right in front of where I had parked my car. I figured my lunch could wait a few minutes while I got a few shots of him on this cut tree branch. Their color is almost neon-bright. 3/11/23 www.sparhawkphotography.com
Despite various devices installed at the feeders at Morongo in an attempt to keep the squirrels out, this enterprising and acrobatic squirrel managed to snag the suet holder. He was fun to watch, although the birds didn't much care for his antics and trespassing! 3/10/23 www.sparhawkphotography.com
Usually I have to go up into the mountains to see this high elevation bird, but this year there have been a few of them overwintering at Big Morongo Canyon Preserve, which is a desert environment. (Maybe because of the excessive snow?) When I was there the other day I saw about 6 or 7 of them, including both males and females. This clearly is a male, and a very pretty one indeed! 3/9/23 www.sparhawkphotography.com
