Forest Beauty - Mammals on Monday

Mule deer from Sept. 2010 -  Prescott National Forest

Stellar's Jay - Wings on Wed.

Plain Tufted Titmouse

Bewick's Wren - Wings on Wed.



First time I have spotted a Bewick's Wren at the feeders



Dark adult Ferruginous Hawk



Every bird  I photograph then attempt to identify is always an enjoyable challenge for me.   However, to correctly identify a Hawk is another story. It takes me hours to look through books and the internet to find a picture that looks similar to the one I have. So occasionally I have to ask my friends for help and I in return gain much needed education in birding.  I first thought this was a Turkey Vulture but the beak didn't quite look (red) like one, but the white under the wings sure did!  What do you think? 





 

Ferruginous Hawk - Wings on Wed.



Ferruginous Hawk on Iron Springs Rd. Prescott,Az. 



This is who's making all the noise.....

Male Ladder-backed Woodpecker





American Kestral for Wings on Wed. Jan.5th





Brrrrr! 1st bird of 1/1/2011

Dark - eyed  Junco