Squirrelkind

It's a good thing that trips to the desert give a man many photos to keep and have and cherish forever.  Because when the dark times come, like right now, and there's nothing to take photos of, a man can always go back to his stockpile of epic pics.  

Is this even a bird?  One of many Northern Parulas seen in California this spring.  This one was at a place called Mesquite Spring, Near Scotty's Castle in Death Valley.

Ok, I actually took this one at work today.  Western Bluebirds are among the most fearsome and deadly creatures known to squirrelkind.  Rose Hills Cemetery.

Babies Sometimes Fall

Every spring I get phone calls from friends and loved ones asking me what they should do with some baby birds that they found sitting around on the ground.  I pretty much never know what to tell these people.  When I inform them that I cannot help these pitifully doomed baby birds, they are baffled.  I am, after all, a bird expert.  How could I possibly not know what to do?  Anyway, today I received such a call from my little sister, KK.  I don't usually feature photographs by other artists, but here is what she was calling me about today:

These poor guys fell out of their nest today.  I'm sure they are doomed, and had no good advice for my sister.  I don't even know what species these things are.

I spend all day at work putting these signs up in order to prevent mishaps like what you see above.  This Western Bluebird appreciates the effort at least.