Observing the Birds

 

I don't have many photos of Verdin because these little birds are simply never still.  They flit around constantly.  I've attempted photos many times but they are just too quick for me.  I finally caught one munching on the flowers of the cascalote tree.  They actually aren't eating the blooms but the tiny, tiny insects inside the blooms.

On the other hand, I have plenty of photos of the Goldfinch.  I can almost always catch some at the fountain in the contemplation garden.

While I was there yesterday, a little house sparrow stopped by for a drink too.

I didn't see any roadrunners yesterday but this little cactus wren landed close to me while I was in that same area.  I love watching these busy birds.

I was passing by the trash bins in the outdoor cafe area and I kept hearing noise coming from the inside the bins.  I waited a minute and out popped curved-billed thrasher.  Obviously he had been scavenging in the trash.  My walk yesterday was fun and refreshing.