Foothills and Farms Near Lompoc, California

Foothills and Farms Near Lompoc, California - June 29th

Western Bluebird #27 - Always a treat to see.
Lazuli Bunting #1 - This stunning male flew around us until we were able to get good views...
Lazuli Bunting #3 - ...and even sang a little for us.
Blue Grosbeak #12 - This male Blue Grosbeak came in to see what all the fuss was while we watched the Bunting...
Golden Eagle #1 - ...and this Golden Eagle flew low overhead as well.
Red-tailed Hawk #17 - This dark-phase Red-tailed Hawk has been present in the area for several years.
Chestnut-backed Chickadee #6 - A local county park provided close views of typical Pacific coast birds...
Dark-eyed (Oregon) Junco #42 - ...here an "Oregon" Junco...
Bewick's Wren #3 - ...and here a Bewick's Wren.
Northern Pygmy-Owl #1 - Further up in the foothills, we managed to find this Northern Pygmy-Owl...
California Towhee #5 - ...and this much more common California Towhee.
Black-throated Gray Warbler #5 - Another park provided woodland species, such as this Black-throated Gray Warbler...
Western Wood-Pewee #4 - ...and this Western Wood-Pewee.
Nuttall's Woodpecker #8 - A nice male Nuttall's Woodpecker.