Barn Swallows at Sunset

I've been noticing a lot of barn swallows near the bridge over the canal and found they are particularly active just before sunset. I have been attempting to photograph them in flight which I am finding very difficult due to their speed and erratic flight patterns. Last night was a beautiful night for a golden …

Harassment

This osprey flew over me while walking along the river yesterday. A red-winged blackbird was following and harassing it along the way. What was it thinking? The blackbird eventually flew off. Maralee

Bird Fight

While walking along the river recently, I stopped to take a photo of a tree swallow. Along came a sparrow and chased it off the bird box. Maralee

Black Birds

Some of the more common black birds in the area are the Red-Winged Blackbird and the Brewer's Blackbird. I saw plenty of these on my walk with the East Cascades Audubon Society. Maralee