Days cool and are shorter, leaves fall, insects die - it's time for many of our summer birds to leave for warmer climes. But many other birds stay with us through fall and winter, and some come especially from the far north or higher elevations to spend the cooler months in our valley. Let's look at some of them. (Use the menu above or buttons at the bottom of each page. Most images can be enlarged by clicking on them.) I hope you enjoy your visit to my site. Please respect my copyright on the photographs.
Here are some more photos of year-round residents. Click on each image to enlarge and see captions.