I think this is a female brown-headed cowbird... Pretty pictures of a generally disliked bird. . The pictures are taken at my bird feeder. I noticed a lot more bird activity and several different species around my yard yesterday evening. It was also really hot and smokey, and my little place in the mountains is somewhat cooler and less smokey than much of the surrounding area so I'm wondering if that has to do with it or if it's seasonal change and they like my birdseeds. . The hairy woodpecker also came by and it's only the second time I've seen it, but he left when I went in to get the camera. Another new arrival are several northern flickers. . So, with all the fires and public land closures, at least I can try to get a few bird pics around my little place. . I also mentioned it in a story, but I'm gonna try to get out to the coast soon to try to photograph tufted puffins and hopefully some other shorebirds and marine mammals. I'm just trying to figure out the timing because I am not sure about a deadline/extension for my consulting work. I'm thinking about renting a 600mm f/4 lens for the trip, too. (If you're not a nerd, that's a $10k+ lens that professional sports and wildlife photographers use). I can rent one in Seattle and only pay for a 1-day rental if I pick it up on a Friday and return it on a Monday. . . . #cowbird #brownheadedcowbird #backyardbirds #backyardbird #birdwatchingphotography #birdwatchers_daily #birdwatchersofinstagram (at Wenatchee, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRw0QdBqe5k/?utm_medium=tumblr