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A Rufous Hummingbird is at the feeders as they are already heading south this warm Sunday morning. Was hoping this was a rare Allen's with the greenish back this far inland, but the notched R2 tail feather confirms Rufous.

Chorus of Herons

This photograph captures six great blue herons in flight, moving from left to right across the frame. They soar at slightly different altitudes, unevenly layered as if stacked loosely atop one another. The birds were distant when photographed, so fine details are softened, lending the image the gentle blur of a painting. Their upper bodies carry a slate-blue hue, while their undersides are pale, accented by the play of light and shadow. Necks are drawn back in graceful curves, and long legs trail elegantly behind. There's something quietly striking about birds flying in unison—as if they’re guided by a shared intention, a single mind stretched across six wingspans.

Explore a curated collection of heron and egret images in my photo gallery. Take a look!

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Blue Jay Becoming

I spotted this fledgling blue jay (Cyanocitta cristata)—yes, I know, another blue jay. But when they show up, you have to admit, they really do command attention. What caught my eye with this one is its crest: it fades beautifully from black at the tips to blue through the middle, ending in a soft gray right at the forehead. There’s something striking about that subtle gradient—like it’s wearing a little crown of transition.

If you're enchanted by images of blue jays and other captivating corvids, dive into my photo gallery for a visual treat! Take a peek:

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