Summer2026: Michele McCormick Photography

Acorn Woodpecker

(Michele McCormick Photography) — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:35:19 GMT

]]>An Acorn Woodpecker considers the status of its granary tree.

American Goldfinch

(Michele McCormick Photography) — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:30:34 GMT

]]>A young American Goldfinch peeks out from foliage.

Bewick's Wren

(Michele McCormick Photography) — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:31:35 GMT

]]>These tiny wrens are commonplace, but are also usually too busy to pose for photographs.

Black Phoebe

(Michele McCormick Photography) — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:28:14 GMT

]]>A young Black Phoebe is about to catch a snack.

Black-headed Grosbeak

(Michele McCormick Photography) — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:33:02 GMT

]]>Grosbeak are among the birds that enjoy a berry treat

Black-necked Stilt

(Michele McCormick Photography) — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:37:22 GMT

]]>A Black-necked Stilt takes on a special look of elegance in the gentle dawn light.

Black-throated Gray Warbler

(Michele McCormick Photography) — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:36:26 GMT

]]>This warbler does a bit of preening to ensure its feathers are in top shape for migration.

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

(Michele McCormick Photography) — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:33:26 GMT

]]>The tiny Blue-gray Gnatcatcher doesn't really eat many gnats, though it does enjoy other insect species at mealtime.

Bushtit

(Michele McCormick Photography) — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:35:00 GMT

]]>A lady Bushtit pauses on a weed in a breeze.

California Quail

(Michele McCormick Photography) — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:32:40 GMT

]]>A young male quail consults with a female before deciding if it's safe to jump down for the buffet on offer in a bird-friendly yard.

Cedar Waxwing

(Michele McCormick Photography) — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:37:04 GMT

]]>A Cedar Waxwing pauses for a portrait, showing off the colorful wingtips for which it is named.

Cooper's Hawk

(Michele McCormick Photography) — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:27:55 GMT

]]>A juvenile Cooper's Hawk surveys the territory.

Canada Geese

(Michele McCormick Photography) — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:37:48 GMT

]]>Canada Geese are silhouetted as they fly across a rising sun.

Great and Snowy Egrets

(Michele McCormick Photography) — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:36:45 GMT

]]>A gathering of egrets shows the difference in size and bill color between Great Egrets and Snowy Egrets.

Green Heron

(Michele McCormick Photography) — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:34:44 GMT

]]>An adult Green Heron makes it clear it does not wish to share its perch with a juvenile - even of the same species.

Green Heron

(Michele McCormick Photography) — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:32:21 GMT

]]>A Green Heron makes a successful lunge from a different sort of perch.

Lazuli Bunting

(Michele McCormick Photography) — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:29:33 GMT

]]>A female Lazuli Bunting permits a quick portrait.

Phainopepla

(Michele McCormick Photography) — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:38:13 GMT

]]>A Phainopepla is distinguished by its elegant crest and striking red eye.

Red-breasted Nuthatch

(Michele McCormick Photography) — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:28:41 GMT

]]>A Red-breasted Nuthatch considers its options.

Ring-necked Pheasant

(Michele McCormick Photography) — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:30:14 GMT

]]>A young male pheasant is very wary - and with good reason. Hunting season is coming!

Western Cattle Egret

(Michele McCormick Photography) — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:31:09 GMT

]]>A young Western Cattle Egret is not happy to be photographed.

Western Grebe

(Michele McCormick Photography) — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:26:37 GMT

]]>A parent Western Grebe provides a reliable taxi service for its young.

Western Kingbird

(Michele McCormick Photography) — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:27:04 GMT

]]>A parent offers a nice meal of bee to its demanding youngster.

Western Tanager

(Michele McCormick Photography) — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:26:07 GMT

]]>A young male enjoys a berry treat

Western Wood-Pewee

(Michele McCormick Photography) — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:33:55 GMT

]]>This little flycatcher is named for the sound it makes, rather than its diminutive size.

White-crowned Sparrow

(Michele McCormick Photography) — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:34:19 GMT

]]>This sparrow was an early arrival. By late fall they will be everywhere!

White-faced Ibis

(Michele McCormick Photography) — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:19:25 GMT

]]>A young White-faced Ibis does not appreciate an observer.

Williamson's Sapsucker

(Michele McCormick Photography) — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:29:05 GMT

]]>A female Williamson's Sapsucker has near perfect camouflage.

Wilson's Warbler

(Michele McCormick Photography) — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:35:46 GMT

]]>A Wilson's Warbler dives in for a bath.

Wilson's Warbler

(Michele McCormick Photography) — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:31:58 GMT

]]>A migrating Wilson's Warbler permits a portrait.

Yellow-billed Magpie

(Michele McCormick Photography) — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:27:29 GMT

]]>A juvenile magpie loses a territorial dispute with an Acorn Woodpecker.