June Wilson had a Hermit Thrush visit her place at The Sea Ranch for a while. She took this photo of the songbird.
Hermit Thrushes have a lovely song. You can hear it at this link: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Hermit_Thrush/sounds
Hermit Thrushes often can be seen foraging on the ground for insects or berries.
Thanks to June for allowing me to share her photo with you here.
June Wilson watched as these two Western Bluebirds chicks left the nest.
These pretty birds are found near coastal bluffs. I am 1/2 mile back from the ocean, and I never see Western Bluebirds at my place.
Here is a photo taken by Steve Wilcox showing an adult male on the left and the adult female on the right.
Steve also photographed the male at a nesting box, showing his beautiful blue feathers. He has a bug in his beak, about to feed one of his chicks. Yes, Western Bluebirds are cavity nesters. If you are in the right location, putting up a nesting box might tempt a pair to raise their family near you!
Thanks to June and Steve for allowing me to share their photos with you here.