July goulash

This is a collection of pictures, mainly from this July, that didn’t have their own postings.

The first shot is from late June and shows a Common Startling trying to feed its chick an earth worm. Photo by Cynthia Fraser. 

The second shot, taken early July, shows a lactating raccoon finding something to eat on the beach. Photo by Cynthia.

This Black-chinned Hummingbird came by on July 27, a week later than its normal departure. Maybe the smoke prompted it to stay put longer.

A Cedar Waxwing.

This Red-eyed Vireo was singing away alongside a waxwing.  

A large baldfaced hornet nest was close to a path in Kokanee Creek Park, but people ignored it and the hornets ignored the people. The hornets were busy on construction.

This Spotted Sandpiper is still in its breeding plumage.

A Killdeer was following its chick around watching out for its safety.

And I couldn’t resist showing another flying shot of the rare ibis visitor.