The Yellow-headed Blackbirds are pretty elusive at San Jacinto Wildlife Area--most visits there I don't see them. When I was there the other day I found a small flock in these rushes, pretty far out in one of the ponds--occasionally they would all fly off to an even farther-away bunch of rushes. They never got close enough to get really good photos, but I was happy to see them and at least document that they really were there! 12/27/20 My website: www.sparhawkphotography.com
When birding at San Jacinto Wildlife Area the other day, I spotted a number of these Loggerhead Shrikes. This one let me get a couple of shots of it. I was happy that this view showed the slightly hooked upper bill, that is used to tear apart prey. The nickname for this bird is "butcher bird"-- it is known for impaling insects, lizards, and even small birds and mammals, on barbed wire fences or in trees, a primitive type of food storage. 12/26/20 My website: www.sparhawkphotography.com
Nothing like a little bubbly to toast the holidays! Wishing warmth, love, happiness and joy to everyone near and far! 12/25/20 My website: www.sparhawkphotography.com
