This type of Magpie is very common in Edmonton, Alberta. They are in yards everywhere, on lawns and in trees. The sun turns their "black" feathers a shiny blue.
This nesting Red-eyed Vireo was seen in the Sawkatchewan River Valley. The nest was about 2 feet off the ground, about 6 feet off a busy trail, but was well camouflaged, and I was excited to see the bird this way.
This female dragonfly allowed me to come close to photograph her.
