ruby-crowned kinglet

Didn't quite get it focused on the kinglet, but I like this shot anyway. Tiny bird with its tinier prey.

Kinglets don't make it easy to get a good, flattering photo of them. Especially not while actively foraging between branches. This is the only properly focused photo I got of this one.

Ruby-crowned Kinglet: Ruby-crowned Kinglets are olive-green birds with a prominent white eyering and white wingbar.

Comin' at ya!

These Ruby-crowned Kinglets are my smallest resident birds at the present moment. They are fast and always on the go and making a picture that is decent if difficult.

As I am mostly surrounded by Pines and few deciduous trees I seldom get to take a picture of a bird around the Fall colored leaves.

;) ;)

They really are so delicate looking.

But waiting in line ;)

I love these little guys

And it actually perched still for a moment ;)

I love these little guys/gals

I've seen many Ruby-crowned Kinglets this year, but not one wearing a crown or sporting even a little ruby.

On my half day in Martinez, I went out for a good coffee where I got to watch a new barrista being taught how to brew it. Then I checked in at my motel and walked up the road to the John Muir Nat'l Historic Site. First I visited his home and gardens. Very interesting, but not so much from a...

This little kinglet appeared to be eyeing whatever that is on the branch above it.

In case you might be concerned, this kinglet did land safely on the branch in the lower left.

Is the faux mohawk fashion catching on in the bird kingdom? Or perhaps did the gale force winds that day blow the ruby crown away?

As Ken Kaufman calls it.

This pose was the result of a large flock of crows flying and calling out above.

..when I actually get to see part or all of the ruby crown