Perching Birds (Passiformes)

Though yesterday, October 1, 2014, produced a handful of good photos, there were still other photos of this species which offered different detailed angles that should not be overlooked especially when referring to plumage and field markings. For one, this … Continued

Today at around 4pm, I had arrived at Laguna Niguel Regional Park in south Orange County, California in hopes for another attempt at finding the Blackburnian Warbler first seen by Jeff Bray approximately one week ago.  Recently, additional reports surfaced … Continued

Fall migration continues as this most ostensible warbler appeared amongst the sycamore trees at Laguna Niguel Regional Park on September 23, 2014 Photograph below taken around 10:15 a.m.

Here’s how this event unfolded..cell phone photos below While walking over to meet my wife at Trader Joe’s in Rancho Santa Margarita, I was cautioned by a store employee to watch out for an injured bird who stood upright but … Continued

   At around 10 a.m., after being on this local trail for about an hour, my peripheral vision was able to briefly catch a very narrow and lengthy tailed species in flight.  I had hoped for its return as from … Continued

Upon arrival approximately 4:15 I met up with Jeff Bray behind Shelter 3 just behind the main entrance.  Jeff had located a Virginia’s Warbler at 10:30 a.m. a day earlier however the was no sign of the Virginia’s Warbler this … Continued