Tumacacori Mission

Christine and I went with some friends (former guests of The Azure Gate who have now moved here) to the Tumacacori Mission.

It wasn't a birding trip, just visiting the Mission. I took my camera (just in case) anyway.

On the Mission grounds I took a few bird photos:

Young Barn Swallow waiting to be fed

Bewicks Wren

Cardinal

Grey Hawk

Lucy's Warbler

Vermillion Flycatcher

Birds on a Wire: Barn Swallow

Perching birds love those telephone poles, fences, and fence posts. And often you can get an "unobstructed" view with the potential for a good photo. Of course, lighting can be a problem, but we  take what we are given and give thanks for the opportunity.

Swallows are particularly fond of wires. Gives them a clear view of their food. Here are a few photos taken over the past year or so of some Barn Swallows: