Bobwhite Quail

Another new bird for us. 

Bobwhite Quail

The male has the white stripe. 

We have only seen two of these. It must be mating season as they usually are in coveys.

Want to learn more. 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_Bobwhite

Desert Splendor

Hubby Got me a new camera for Christmas.

From the Desert around Quartzsite AZ.

 They are sweet.

 Dove

A vendor had these displayed.

 The mountains around Quartzsite have many veins of Quartz Rocks thus the name.

 Our current back yard.

 Antelope Squirrel

 Phainopepla looks like a black cardinal

Not sure what this bird is.

Living in the Colorado Mountains

We are so happy to be in Colorado this summer. Enjoying the wildlife can't be beat. 

Many different birds call this valley home. 

Here are a few photos.

Mountain Blue Bird

Young Flicker

Grosbeak

These are just a few of birds that come to the bird bath and feeder.

Some more 

Western Blue Bird

Downy Wood Pecker

Cassin Finch

Pine Siskin

Junco

Red wing black bird (just started coming yesterday)

Chickadee

Pinon Jays (load noisy)

Nuthatches two kinds
Eagles
Red Tailed Hawks
Night Hawks
Owls
Humming birds