To be guided by inner purpose, springtime. Western Bluebird, June 2026, #RohnertPark, #California #birds #birding #birdphotography #sonomacounty #m43 #haiku

5 days of vacancy meet the new tenants unbelievable luck. Western Bluebirds, June 2026, #RohnertPark, #California. #birds #birdwatching #birding #sonomacounty #m43 #haiku

At the door difficult to ignore the one who climbed. Western Bluebirds, June 2026, #RohnertPark, #California. #birds #birding #birdphotography #sonomacounty #m43 #haiku

Inspecting the world from a house hastily hung precious progeny. Western Bluebird, June 2026, #RohnertPark, #California #birds #birdwatching #birdphotography #sonomacounty #m43 #haiku

Blue gem the calls of hungry chicks you must be weary. Western Bluebird, May 2026, #RohnertPark, #California. #birds #birdphotography #birding #sonomacounty #m43 #haiku

Just days from fledglings, a neighborhood cat has taken to climbing the tree where the nest box is. I have no idea if this is enough deterrence. Bloody hell.

Barbed brambles feeding birds and bees before bearing berries. Anna's Hummingbird, May 2026, #SantaRosa, #California #birds #birdphotography #birding #photography #sonomacounty #m43 #haiku

Wings decelerating a "tink" on wire mesh Daddy's home! Western Bluebird, May 2026, #RohnertPark, #California #birds #birdphotography #birdwatching #sonomacounty #m43 #haiku

Chatty flycatcher under the oak tree tall grass undulating. Ash-Throated Flycatcher, May 2026, #SantaRosa, #California. #birds #birdphotography #birdwatching #sonomacounty #m43 #haiku

Coming and going the eggs hatched a lesson in hard work. Western Bluebirds, May 2026, #RohnertPark, #California. #birds #birdphotography #birding #sonomacounty #m43 #haiku

My boy thankfully likes the climbing set I made for him.

Shy hawk your eye-catching paleness across singing rails. Red-Shouldered Hawk, May 2026, #RohnertPark, #California #birds #birdphotography #birding #sonomacounty #m43 #haiku

Fallen oak tree morning fog the hawk has already fed twice. Red-Tailed Hawk, May 2026, #SantaRosa #California #birds #birdphotography #birding #haiku #raptors #m43 #sonomacounty

Nature skimped on color but gave twofold on character. Oak Titmouse, Apr. 2026, #RohnertPark, #California. #birds #birdphotography #birdwatching #sonomacounty #haiku #m43

Foggy morning a vole's destiny is breakfast. Red-Tailed Hawk, May 2026, #SantaRosa, #California #birds #birdphotography #birding #birdwatching #sonomacounty #m43 #haiku

High alert defending the nest even the wren looks tired. Bewick's wren, May 2026, #SantaRosa, #California. #birds #birdphotography #sonomacounty #birding #m43 #haiku

Displaying his brightest color making sure you look a proud towhee. California Towhee, Apr. 2026, #RohnertPark, #California. #birds #birdphotography #birdwatching #birdbutt #sonomacounty #m43 #haiku

With male nannies and a stretchy spider web nest the fascinating bushtit. American Bushtit, Apr. 2026, #RohnertPark, #California #birds #birdphotography #birdwatching #sonomacounty #m43 #haiku

Resplendent male waiting at the doorstep oozing charm. Western Bluebird, Apr. 2026, #RohnertPark, #California. #birds #birdphotography #birding #sonomacounty #m43 #haiku

A playful acrobat with a playful song it's good to be the king. Western Kingbird, Apr. 2026, #SantaRosa, #California. #birds #birdphotography #birdwatching #birding #sonomacounty #m43 #haiku

Motherly ambition but the nest box entrance is so small. Western Bluebird, Apr. 2026 #RohnertPark, #California #birds #birdphotography #birdwatching #sonomacounty #m43 #haiku

Once full of clamoring chicks now silent, you served well. #haiku

This pair showed up yesterday, wanting to take over the titmouse nesting box. So, I built them a box last night, hung it at dawn, and by this afternoon, they were moving in. Incredible! Western Bluebirds, Apr. 2026, #RohnertPark, #California #birds #birdphotography #sonomacounty #m43 #birding

California oakworm, your namesake titmouse must be grateful. Oak Titmouse, Apr. 2026, #RohnertPark, #California. #birds #birdphotography #photography #sonomacounty #haiku #birdwatching #m43

Just before sunrise no breeze, no thermals only hawk power. Red-Tailed Hawk, Apr. 2026, #SantaRosa, #California. #birds #birdphotography #birdwatching #sonomacounty #birder #m43 #haiku

Under a mossy oak old spider web for a nesting finch. Lesser Goldfinch, Apr. 2026, #SantaRosa, #California. #birds #birdphotography #photography #birdwatching #sonomacounty #m43 #haiku

Delivering insects sunrise to sunset my wings would be so tired. Oak Titmice, Apr. 2026, #RohnertPark, #California. #birds #birdphotography #birdwatching #sonomacounty #m43 #haiku

Carry food in carry poop out what else? Oak Titmouse, Apr. 2026, #RohnertPark, #California. #birds #birdphotography #birdwatching #sonomacounty #m43 #haiku

Removing the dead to protect the living a mother's job. Oak Titmouse, Apr. 2026, #RohnertPark, #California. #birds #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #m43 #sonomacounty #haiku #birdwatching

Surprising find, recycling shed skin food or nesting material? Bewick's wren, Apr. 2026, #SantaRosa, #California. #birds #birdphotography #wildlifephotograpy #sonomacounty #m43 #haiku

Damaged wings never heal, we carry on, just the same. Painted Lady, Mar. 2026, #RohnertPark, #California. #butterflies #nature #sonomacounty #m43 #haiku #photography

Like a breeze or an ocean swell chickadees move on. Chestnut-Backed Chickadee, Mar. 2026, #RohnertPark, #California. #birds #birdphotography #birdwatching #birding #sonomacounty #photography #m43 #haiku

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Fallen oak here comes the upright tail beware, spiders. Bewick's wren, Mar. 2026, #SantaRosa, #California #birds #birdphotography #birdwatching #birding #sonomacounty #m43 #haiku

Little titmouse ordinarily extraordinary in my backyard. Oak Titmouse, Mar. 2026, #RohnertPark, #California. #birds #birdphotography #birdwatching #sonomacounty #m43 #haiku #birdsofbluesky

Morning hunt beautiful barred feathers the lumbering hawk. Red-Tailed Hawk, Mar. 2026 #SantaRosa, #California. #birds #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #birdwatching #sonomacounty #m43 #haiku

A caterpillar for his mate inside fast food. Oak Titmouse, #RohnertPark, #California. #birds #birdphotography #sonomacounty #m43 #birdwatching #birding

The finch's beak makes fruit salad - winter is over. House Finch, Mar. 2026, #RohnertPark, #California. #birds #birdphotography #birdwatching #wildlifephotography #sonomacounty #m43 #haiku

Grr-raka! with a busier social circle than a bird photographer. Acorn Woodpecker, Mar. 2026, #SantaRosa, #California. #birds #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #nature #birdwatching #sonomacounty #m43 #haiku

In the grass too far for human eyes, a movement. Red-Tailed Hawk, Mar. 2026, #SantaRosa, #California. #birds #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #nature #birdwatching #birdsofbluesky #sonomacounty #m43 #haiku

With his black cap like a Capuchin monkey yellow sunshine. Wilson's Warbler, Mar. 2026, #SantaRosa, #California. #birds #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #nature #birdwatching #sonomacounty #m43 #haiku

Early spring late morning sun zen on the fence. Western Bluebird, Mar. 2026, #RohnertPark, #California. #birds #birdphotography #photography #wildlifephotography #nature #m43 #sonomacounty #haiku #birdwatching

Gusty day do you see me behind the lemon leaves? Northern Flicker, Mar. 2026, #RohnertPark, #California. #birds #birdphotography #photography #wildlifephotography #sonomacounty #m43 #birdwatching #haiku

A stunning warbler at least I show you the best part. Townshend's Warbler, Mar. 2026, #RohnertPark, #California. #birds #birdphotography #birdwatching #birdsofbluesky #nature #sonomacounty #photography #m43 #haiku

Stretched my wings dropped my dropping oh, a berry. Northern Mockingbird, Mar. 2026, #RohnertPark, #California. #birds #birdphotography #photography #wildlifephotography #nature #birdwatching #sonomacounty #m43 #haiku

Falling, turning, floating feathered magic for our delight. Oak Titmouse, Mar. 2026, #RohnertPark, #California. #birds #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #photography #sonomacounty #birdwatching #m43 #haiku

Nibbling on the buds of spring, I like Brussels sprouts House Finch, Feb. 2026, #RohnertPark, #California. #birds #birdphotography #photography #birdwatching #wildlifephotography #nature #sonomacounty #m43 #haiku

Yellow and orange against creekside ivy feels like spring. American Robin, Feb. 2026, #RohnertPark, #California. #birds #birdphotography #photography #wildlife #birdwatching #nature #sonomacounty #m43 #haiku

Finishing touches a sprig of juniper - can't wait! Oak Titmouse, Feb. 2026, #RohnertPark, #California #birds #birdphotography #birdwatching #wildlife #nature #photography #sonomacounty #m43 #haiku

Nest building underway - must keep neighbor's cat away! Oak Titmouse, Feb. 2026, #RohnertPark, #California. #birds #birdphotography #photography #wildlife #nature #birdwatching #sonomacounty #nature #m43 #haiku