Gansner Creek

Western Tanager! First-ever photo for me of the male. Also, Warbling Vireo, another first. On Gansner Creek, just west of town.

Just a flash, at first.

Then it alighted on a branch, but will I get the definitive shot?

Thank you!

Warbling Vireo

Other denizens of the woods photographed this day:

Clover Looper Moth

California Mule Deer

Black-headed Grosbeak

Oregon Dark-eyed Junco

June 15, 2022

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