A California Scrub Jay,quietly perched on a tree branch at Lake Casitas in Ojai,CA.
12/13/25
#californiascrubjay #nikonwildlife #birds #birding #birdwatching #birdphotography #socalbirds

Shown here is a Gambell’s White Crowned Sparrow(Latin Name:Zonotrichia Leucophyrs Gambelli),Compared with other subspecies of this sparrow,They’re best known for their pale lores,which is the area between their bills and eyes that looks light,not black! #whitecrownedsparrow #wildlife #bird #birding

Two American Coots(Fulica Americana) displaying aggressive/territoritial fighting,in which these two are doing is a “grappling dominance” match.
01/12/26
#americancoots #venturasettlingponds
#birdphotography #nikonwildlife #fulicaamericana