The juvenile White-crowned Sparrows (Zonotrichia leucophrys) arrived yesterday, following the adults by a few days. #birds #backyardwildlife #wildlife

Our guests threw a pool party and didn't send out an invite. A group of House Finches (Haemorhous mexicanus) and Lesser Goldfinches (Spinus psaltria) on our backyard water fountain. #birds #backyardwildlife #wildlife

One of the local juvenile Cooper's Hawks (Astur cooperii) stopped by earlier this morning. #birds #raptors #backyardwildlife #wildlife

It's a Friday afternoon and you're trying to enjoy a moment perched on your favorite branch and along comes a pissed off neighbor. #FlyDay #birds #wildlife #backyardwildlife

An Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna) provided a few minutes of distraction from current events earlier this morning. #birds #hummingbirds #backyardwildlife

We found this incredible Green-tailed Towhee (Pipilo chlorurus) on one of our hikes in Yellow National Park. #TowheeTuesday #birds #wildlife #yellowstone

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We found a pair of Trumpeter Swans (Cygnus buccinator) on Cascade Lake in Yellowstone National Park. It was a bit of good timing that we found them foraging close to the trail. #birds #swans #yellowstonenps

We ran into these three juvenile American badgers (Taxidea taxus) in the Lamar Valley on our first day of hiking in Yellowstone National Park last week. There was also a disinterested adult at the entrance to the den. #mammals #badgers #wildlifephotography

TFW, you spend an entire day looking for wildlife to photograph in Yellowstone National Park and find wildlife on the hillside behind your temporary home. #mammals #birds #wildlife

A brief moment of zen for a Unita Ground Squirrel (Urocitellus armatus) before returning to its hectic life of digging holes and constantly looking for danger. #mammals #wildlife #squirrels

We're looking forward to our trip to Yellowstone National Park this June. Last year, we stayed closer to Grand Teton National Park and only went to Yellowstone for a day. #wildlifephotography #yellowstonenps #yellowstone

Caught this Cooper's Hawk (Astur cooperii) watching our backyard bird feeder. #birds #backyardwildlife #raptors

A Black-headed Grosbeak (Pheucticus melanocephalus) visited our water fountain earlier today for a vigorous bath. #birds #backyardwildlife #wildlife

We have a pair of Western Bluebirds (Sialia mexicana) occupying one of our backyard nest boxes. #birds #backyardwildlife #bluebirds #wildlife

It's official! We're heading back to Yellowstone National Park this summer. What are your favorite things to see in the park? #yellowstonenps #yellowstonenationalpark #landscapephotography #waterfall

We had another first-of-the-year sighting today. A few Black-headed Grosbeaks (Pheucticus melanocephalus) stopped by for a snack and a drink from the fountain. #birds #backyardwildlife #grosbeaks

We have a few Lazuli Buntings (Passerina amoena) in our backyard. The breeding male is a striking little bird. #birds #backyardwildlife #bunting

How about an image of a Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) to celebrate the end of a long week? #FlyDay #birds #birding #hawks #wildlife

The Hooded Orioles (Icterus cucullatus) are back and starting to visit the fountain. Two males passed through in the middle of March, but this was the first to bathe. #birds #backyardwildlife #birdbath #wildlife

Happy #WrensDay! There were several species of Wrens out this morning. The Bewick's and Canyon Wrens were calling from far away and mostly hiding. This Rock Wren (Salpinctes obsoletus) wasn't nearly as shy and gave a good vocal performance before flying off. #birds #wrens #wildlife

We have some highlights from last night's live feed of the Western Screech-Owl Nest Box in our backyard. There are currently four eggs in the nest. The male does most of the hunting throughout the night, while the female mostly stays with the eggs. #birds #backyardwildlife #wildlife #owls #nestbox

We have the live feed of the Western Screech-Owls (Megascops kennicottii) available to watch on YouTube. Three eggs are in the nest, and we could see a couple more over the next few days. Please follow the link in the first reply. #birds #owls #backyardwildlife #wildlife

It's surprisingly challenging to capture the White-crowned Sparrows (Zonotrichia leucophrys) when they create their signature calls. Please enjoy this short video highlighting their call. #birds #birding #backyardwildlife

Happy to report that our latest native plant container passed its first inspection. #herps #fencelizard #lizard

The male Western Screech-owl (Megascops kennicottii) delivered a late-night (or early morning if you're nocturnal) snack to the owl box. #birds #owls #backyardwildlife

Last night, around ten Swainson's Hawks (Buteo swainsoni) roosted in our neighbor's pine tree. They looked cold, wet, and miserable. Four were still in the tree this morning after sunrise. #birds #raptors #wildlife

We have a collection of videos from our water fountain for you to watch tonight instead of that other thing. #birds #backyardwildlife #wildlife #birdbath

Over the weekend, we found 20-30 White-faced ibises (Plegadis chihi) at Prado Regional Park in Chino, CA. #birds #birding #wildlife

We put together a 10-minute video featuring Finches, Sparrows, and a Warbler to distract you from the other posts in your feed. #birds #birding #backyardwildlife #birdbath

An Unexpected Visit by a Cooper's Hawk at the Backyard Water Fountain. #birds #birding #raptors #wildlife #backyardwildlife Check out the extended version on YouTube.

A Cooper's Hawk (Astur cooperii) interrupted today's afternoon songbird bath session. We will post a short video clip here and a 4K extended version on YouTube early tomorrow. #birds #hawks #wildlife #backyardwildlife

A Red-naped Sapsucker (Sphyrapicus nuchalis) stopped by this morning to help create some fresh content for #WoodpeckerWednesday. #birds #backyardwildlife #wildlife

It wasn't that cold this morning in Southern California, but this Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna) was still at full fluff. #birds #wildlife #birding #hummingbirds

This Spotted Towhee (Pipilo maculatus) was up early this morning, singing for all to hear. #wildlife #towheetuesday #birds #birding

We have a new video up on the YouTube channel featuring an overzealous Purple Finch (Haemorhous purpureus), a few White-crowned Sparrows (Zonotrichia leucophrys), and a House Finch (Haemorhous mexicanus) to finish things off. #birds #birdbath #backyardwildlife

We added a new nest camera over the weekend. This one is placed next to the Black Phoebe (Sayornis nigricans) nest on the side of our house. #birds #backyardwildlife #birdcam

Good night, @bsky.app. It's time for the night shift to take over. The female Western Screech-Owls (Megascops kennicottii) stayed in our nest box today. This is a good sign that eggs will soon follow. #birds #owls #backyardwildlife #wildlife

We bring you synchronized drinking from the backyard water fountain with a couple of White-crowned Sparrows (Zonotrichia leucophrys) from earlier today. #birds #backyardwildlife #wildlife #sparrows

TFW, you're goofing off, and the boss catches you. A relaxed male Cooper's Hawk (Astur cooperii) reacts to the presence of his mate and starts looking for nest-building materials. #birds #hawks #wildlife #backyardwildlife

Getting the perfect angle to capture the full color of Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna) is always a challenge. #birds #birding #hummingbirds #wildlife

What is your favorite species of sparrow? The White-crowned Sparrow (Zonotrichia leucophrys) is at or near the top of our list. #birds #birding #backyardwildlife #wildlife

The pair of Western Screech-Owls (Megascops kennicottii) stopped by last night to inspect the nest box. If all goes well, we will have some eggs in a few weeks. #birds #wildlife #backyardwildlife #owls

We have a small Coast Live Oak (Quercus agrifolia) tree growing in the backyard. Unfortunately, this Oak Titmouse ( Baeolophus inornatus) may need to wait a few years for the acorns to grow. #birds #wildlife #backyardwildlife #nativeplants #oaktree

We spotted a herd of Tule Elk (Cervus canadensis nannodes) along Hwy 395 in the Owens Valley. #wildlife #mammals #owensvalley

We bring you a game of hide and seek with a Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus) for #WoodpeckerWednesday. #birds #wildlife #woodpeckers

Happy #SuperbOwlSunday! This was one of the Western Screech-Owls (Megascops kennicottii) surveying the yard midday early last April. #SuperbOwl #birds #nextbox #birdvideo #backyardwildlife

One of our Western Screech-Owls (Megascops kennicottii) popped in briefly to inspect the owl box early this morning. #SuperbOwl #birds #nextbox #birdvideo #backyardwildlife

Happy #FlyDay! This Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) flew over the house last week. #birds #wildlife #backyardwildlife #hawks

It's easy to overlook common species like the House Finch (Haemorhous mexicanus) that are found year round in Southern California and most of the US. #birds #birding #wildlife #finches