GTTO

While checking old nests yesterday I managed to find a Lewis's Woodpecker nests as well as a Northern Pygmy Owl occupying and old Black-backed nest. At first glimpse of the cavity I was only able to see a yellow eye. I knew it was an owl but needed a better look, so I backed off a bit and started to whistle at it, coaxing its head out for a good look. No camera though, I am a failure.

Green-tailed Towhee






Rock Wren


Female Mountain Bluebird

Chico

Went down to Chico to check out Bidwell Park. Happened upon some Wilson's, Townsend's, Nashville, and Orange-crowned warblers along with a few Western Tanagers and Ash-throated Flycatchers. Potluck tonight with some of the other crew, then up early(ish) tomorrow to continue with training.

Mountain bluebird


Pygmy Nuthatch, my favorite nuthatch for now, as this is the first time I've really been surrounded by them