Eastern Phoebe, maybe?

Identifying birds is difficult. Some species look like others, and lighting can make it more confusing. This photo is an example. I believe this is a Eastern Phoebe. It has a green tent to it’s belly, and all the right colors. That said, it’s feathers don’t look right, and maybe it’s a too big. When I first saw her, I thought it was a sparrow .. until I got home and looked at the photos. For now, it’s a Phoebe.  

~ Rick

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Wait for it ..

This is a common field sparrow .. but I love how he was so focused. I froze and slowly lifted the camera. I had time for a few photos, but I think this is the best shot. 

~ Rick

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The Steller Jay

It was difficult to confirm this, but I believe this is a Steller Jay. They are the only new world Jay to use mud to build their nest. I really didn’t think I captured the photo. I saw him take off, and just started snapping photos. I found this in my pictures when I got back to our cabin. 

~ Rick

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Raven Humor

Ravens having fun .. Tag, your it. 

Of the assorted wildlife we saw at Yosemite, the clown award goes to the Ravens. They were so funny to watch. First, they were very bold. They would fly very close, and often land a few feet from people. Then they would take a couple of jumps, grab something off the ground, and take off. 

They seem to fly so effortlessly. I have seen Raven before, but I guess I never watched them fly. They really know how to make it look fun, and they can soar. A fun bird.  

~ Rick

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The restless sparrow

This American Tree Sparrow caught my attention, and ultimately the attention of my camera. I captured this photo a few months ago, but it’s timeless. When I was young, I was captivated by sparrows. They were so fast, and never seemed to pause long ... just the restless sparrow. 

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