Blue Grouse?

Is this a blue grouse? What kind is it if not?

Calliope Hummingbird

I realized today that I could set my camera to manual, put it on proper settings for a good exposure, put the camera on a tripod, then study for my EPPP exam. Every time I heard whirring wings I could reach up, press the shutter release and take pictures. I was able to kill two birds with one stone today. I got a lot of studying done and some nice pics like this one. :)

Black-Headed Grosbeak

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Goldfinch in Tree

White Pelicans...

White pelicans are back in town...I think they look so prehistoric with their strange bumps on their beaks...they look like dinosaurs when they fly...

I took a few more cool Swainson's Hawk photos