Neotropic Cormorant, Texas Anna's Hummingbird

Neotropic Cormorant, Texas Anna's HummingbirdCormorants can be quite attractive with their blue eyes and orange bill. The white border around it's bill and its smaller size distinguishes it from a Double crested Cormorant. Save 20% by purchasing entire collection.

but we hunger for Gray-cheeked Thrushes

not seen in Colorado

that's why you know it's a parakeet and not a parrot

The terrain is mountainous

This stunning bird has a wide range in South America

It seemed quite functional in other shots

Using a long lens enables the beautiful blurry background and clear focus on the subject that I find so appealing

Here the owl seems to be thinking about leaving

even Hostas provide food when they are blooming

with just the tiniest hole for a slender beak

Stay tuned

We were fortunate to see many of these elegant flycatchers