A few birds from recent U.S. trip

[Pink Fairy]

Just back from 3 weeks in the U.S... 2 in Vegas and a pleasant final week in L.A.
Taken with Nikon D2x and 80-400mm VR ... just couldn't be bothered to take the big lens/tripod/head.
cheers,
Andy
Hooded Oriole from the San Diego area

Black Phoebe from near Long Beach

Northern Mockingbird from Malibu

 

[Matt]

great stuff Andy, i lived in a road called Oriole Way, i knew it was abird but i had never seen one, but now i have. thanks!

 

[Pink Fairy]

great stuff Andy, i lived in a road called Oriole Way, i knew it was abird but i had never seen one, but now i have. thanks!

Thanks. We do get one type of Oriole in the U.K. during the summer, the Golden Oriole... this breeds at a few selected (and very well guarded sites), notably Lakenheath in Norfolk. All Orioles are spectacular, something very regal about them.
cheers,
Andy