This large sparow is a colorful resident of the West's mountain sagebrush and scrub landscape. Often secretive and elusive, this one popped out to sing a song before flying off.
A group of adult black-billed Magpies defend territory in a flashy display of wings and color.
A young common merganser hitches a ride on an adult female, as she takes a crèche of 16 chicks out for an evening swim.