An Allen's Hummingbird enjoys a bath in the long-awaited rains. 

Hanging out on the back yard bird feeder for the past couple of weeks, this juvenile Cooper's Hawk is a threat to the doves and finches who've been trying to make themselves scarce.

...making sure she gets enough greens in her diet.

A female Black-chinned Hummingbird becomes one with green hues and dappled light.

Can cuteness make up for a lack of color? Absolutely! A beautiful singer, they mate for life.

A Mallard duckling from earlier this Spring.

June 17th. Outside watching the clouds at sunset, iPhone in my back pocket and all of a sudden this happens for one brief moment - vintage California citrus crate label, a Maxfield Parrish painting in real life. By the time I climbed up on the roof, the colors had already changed. 

A pair of Western Tanagers, Spotted Towhees, Black-headed Grosbeaks and Ground Squirrels were all feasting on berries in this Mulberry tree at the same time.

Honeysuckle and Hummingbirds

Rescued from Mexico, this courageous girl lost lost one hind leg and the back foot of the other in an act of violent abuse. Still, she maintains her dignity and trusts in those who've shown her kindness. Wynnie remains in the loving care of The REAL Bark rescue, who has had her fitted for prosthetics so she may walk once again and stride into her beautiful new life. 

like a hummingbird.