Hiking in the high country in the San Jacinto Wilderness this summer is a new experience for me.
On my most recent hike, I did see a few of our returning Summer breeders. The most spectacular, in my opinion, is the Western Tanager!
The ground foraging Green-tailed Towee may not be as colorful but he has quite a voice!
Finally, our beautiful resident, the Western Bluebird was a welcome sight. I saw lots of different species of chicks out of the nest following their parents around "learning the ropes".
Imagine not having precipitation since early May. Hard to imagine, isn't it? I splurged on a new bird bath and dripper for our feathered visitors. I planted it in the ground today. So far, the birds are eyeing it suspiciously. I'm hoping it will become a "hotspot", an oasis in the moutains...stay tuned!
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Photos and content by Robin Roberts.
Imagine not having precipitation since early May. Hard to imagine, isn't it? I splurged on a new bird bath and dripper for our feathered visitors. I planted it in the ground today. So far, the birds are eyeing it suspiciously. I'm hoping it will become a "hotspot", an oasis in the moutains...stay tuned!
