A misty Friday morning at Atascadero Lake left plenty of opportunities for decent bird photos. I even found an Orange-crowned Warbler, which you don’t see every day. As with many days where the visibility is limited, distant shots didn’t work out, but close-ups were relatively easy. The dispersed light produced by the mist means no harsh shadows to overcome.
Pied-billed Grebes, Atascadero Lake, January 26, 2024
A Scaly-breasted Munia giving me the stink-eye, Atascadero Lake, January 26, 2024
A gathering of Scaly-breasted Munia, Atascadero Lake, January 26, 2024
Oak Titmouse looking for breakfast, Atascadero Lake, January 26, 2024
Spotted Towhee in the brush where they like it best, Atascadero Lake, January 26, 2024
Orange-crowned Warbler, Atascadero Lake, January 26, 2024
Golden-crowned Sparrow in their favorite pose, Atascadero Lake, January 26, 2024
Song Sparrow, Atascadero Lake, January 26, 2024
Lincoln’s Sparrow, Atascadero Lake, January 26, 2024
Red-shouldered Hawk, Atascadero Lake, January 26, 2024