Yep, it’s true. I’m so used to seeing the smaller songbirds in my backyard blind that I got startled by a Robin! This is my first Robbin of the season and I wasn’t used to seeing them. Needless to say I missed that shot…so what else is new.
Saw this poor White-crowned Sparrow with an apparent broken or injured leg. He seems to be well-fed for now, so hopefully he’ll survive.
My backyard pond is working out great!!
Got a Dark-eyed Junco as the sun went down.
Mike Matenkosky is a Central Valley California landscape and nature photographer whose favorite locations include the Merced National Wildlife Refuge, Yosemite and the eastern Sierra. He is currently living in Atwater, CA.
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You should publish a book called “Mike’s Backyard Birds.”
Your work amazes me.
Thanks Patti. I may consider doing something like that.
I agree with Patti. I’d definately buy a copy! Your photos are incredible!