February 26, 2018
Some Western Bluebirds came in, very close.
These are some of my best Phainopepla shots of all time. Normally they are
hard to get close too and one needs good light on a black bird to get it right.
In bright light, the males look more like a blue-black color.
Female Western Bluebird
Competition for a desirable perch in the water.
Female and male Western Bluebird
Female Phainopepla
Western Bluebird with prey
Male Phainopepla with tail cocked.