Thurber junco (Oregon snow bird) sitting on the edge of its nest. Image note: back view.

Mountain quail nest and eggs. Taken out beyond barn and across field. Image note: large size.

Nest of an eared grebe covered up.

Vermilion flycatcher nest and three eggs on limb of a mesquite tree.

Female phainopepla sitting on the edge of a nest in mesquite tree while young birds beg to be fed.

Bullock’s oriole nest and eggs. Nest opened on side.

Black-crowned night heron nest and four eggs.

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.