Date Published: 11/2/2026

A Rivoli's Hummingbird on a dry twig in Madera Canyon, showing just enough purple and green to make you want more.

Date Published: 10/26/2026

A female Bronzed Cowbird in Madera Canyon at the end of May, plain gray-brown except for that red eye, looking back over her shoulder.

Date Published: 9/28/2026

People drive across the country to bird Madera Canyon, and I'm posting a House Finch... but look at the guy, he earned it.

Date Published: 9/18/2026

A male Anna's Hummingbird lit up gorget and all on a bare twig in Madera Canyon, and the patience it took to catch that flash of color.

Date Published: 7/10/2026

A male Rivoli's Hummingbird holds still just long enough in Madera Canyon, and the light does the rest.