Susan Ruschmeyer and Peggy Berryhill noticed this colorful bird in their garden in Anchor Bay. Susan took the photo.
It's an adult Wilson's Warbler with a bug in its mouth. Perhaps there is a nest of chicks nearby. This warbler has a black "cap" on his head. You can listen to their calls at this link: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Wilsons_Warbler/sounds
Thanks to Susan for allowing me to share her photo with you here.
It's rare to see the red on top of a Kinglet's head. The "ruby-crown" doesn't show in Craig Tooley's photo. This tiny bird constantly flicks its wings, making it even more difficult to photograph.
Susan Ruschmeyer was the lucky photographer who came across a Kinglet showing off his beautiful red top. This songbird has a beautiful song. You can hear it at this link: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Ruby-crowned_Kinglet/sounds
Thanks to Craig and Susan for allowing me to share their photos with you here. To see much more of Craig's nature photography, here is the link to his website: www.ruffimage.com
Peggy Berryhill and Susan Ruschmeyer attended the Gualala River event a few weeks ago. They saw thousands of tiny toads, which turned out to be Western Toads. There are four in the first photo - can you spot them?
In the second photo Susan has one of the little toads in her hand. They hatched early this year.
Thanks to Peggy for allowing me to share her photos with you here.
I love these little green frogs. They can change color, though, to adapt to their environment but they can't turn white. Ann Marie Meyer photographed one on a Calla Lily.
Below is a photo of a Treefrog that has changed its color to a blue/gray. It was taken by Susan Ruschmeyer.
When the male calls for a mate, the sound is so much louder than you'd expect from such a tiny frog. Peter Baye captured a photo of the voice sac in action. Amazing photo!
Thanks to Ann Marie, Susan and Peter for allowing me to share their photos with you here.