dorking out

In my effort to know every single bird that exists... I was stoked to be walking down the path today to find myself surrounded by 20 birds looking like this.


The Ruby Crowned Kinglet has made its way up the valley to the institute parking lot.

As well as this little guy


Spotted Towhee!!!

It was pretty amazing. I just stopped mid-trail... at first the birds scattered, but then they slowly came back and got as close as a few feet away... just curious, as I was with them. I stood there silently for about 5 minutes just watching. It was so amazing to see them all hopping around from branch to branch.

pretty darn cool