Bell's Sparrow

Bell's Sparrow. Borrego Springs, California. January 7, 2018.

Identification article: Sagebrush or Bell's Sparrow?

Gray Flycatcher: My 400th California bird!

After posting these photos without comment a couple of weeks ago, I discovered this was the 400th species of bird I have identified in California (eBird total, which includes some escapees not countable on my ABA list).

Gray Flycatcher. Borrego Springs, California. January 7, 2018.

Empid ID in 3 easy steps

Black-tailed Gnatcatcher

Black-tailed Gnatcatcher. Borrego Springs, California. January 7, 2018.

Brown Pelican

Brown Pelican. Off San Diego, California. January 1, 2018.

Heermann's Gull

Heermann's Gull. Off San Diego, California. January 1, 2018.