California jay nest and four eggs.

Thurber junco (Oregon snow bird) on nest covering young.

A bird (cormorant?) landing in the tules. Image note: bird not clear.

A black-necked stilt sitting on its nest. Image note: negative overexposed.

A black-necked stilt sitting on its nest.

A black-necked stilt sitting on its nest.

Three young verdins on Irene Finley’s hand. Adult bird on limb beside nest reaching down to feed young.

The nest and eggs of a barn owl. Image note: best view.

The nest and eggs of a barn owl. Image note: second best.

Single grown young barn owl on a willow branch. Image note: side view, black background, best. “The Bird of the Night