Red-naped Sapsucker: 2 more close-ups

As below, the increased sunlight allowed me to get these two additional close-ups of the male Red-naped Sapsucker in the dry gulch/wash I ha...

Red-naped Sapsucker: interesting views

Yesterday the sun was shining better and though this Red-naped Sapsucker stayed in the shade, I was able to get this close-up that highlight...

Warblers also using dry gulches/washes for migration corridors

I was surprised to find the Orange-crowned Warbler shown above and several Yellow-rumped Warblers including the one below in the same dry gu...