The summer heat helps bring a lot of birds to our patio water fountain, including this juvenile cooper’s hawk. He/she has spent much time in the olive tree, which looks down on the fountain and bird feeders. They haven’t learned yet that other birds know they are there, so waiting will get he/she nowhere.
Immature Canyon Towhee on 109 Degree Day (Bird I.D. by Jerry Bird) — Image by kenne
This Canyon Towhee has been spending time in the shade of our olive tree, which is near the patio fountain and feeders. Yes, birds can suffer heat strokes. — kenne
Immature Canyon Towhee on 109 Degree Day (Bird I.D. by Jerry Bird) — Image by kenne
