Ash Canyon - July 15, 2024

 Not many photos from this outing, and I haven't been out since.  I do think the opportunities will improve soon.

Anna's (M)

House Finch (M)

House Finch (F)

Cassin's Kingbird

Cassin's Kingbird

Bullock's Oriole (F)

Brown-headed Cowbird (M)

Mexican Jay

House Finch (M)

Black-headed Grosbeak (M)

Lark Sparrow

Phainopepla (M)


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