From around the house, 5-7th August

                                                             5th August, 2011;
Black-headed Grosbeak males and females

Great Egret flying overhead.

 

Allen's Hummingbird dustbathing; would have hoped for a better shot but it flushed as soon as I stepped.

6th August, 2011;

Bullock's Oriole; females are appearing everywhere at the moment, but no signs of males.

Black Phoebe; still haven't mastered this common parkland bird.

 

Probably a Lesser Goldfinch.

 House Finch. First time I've had a good chance at this bird. The red-marked bird is the male.