North Ridge Trail その2 / Part 2

Continuing from Part 1

Steller’s Jay standing in grass at North Ridge Trail in the Bay Area in spring
Another Steller’s Jay. This one came down to the ground.
Band-tailed Pigeon perched in a tree at North Ridge Trail in the Bay Area in spring
Based on the white neck band, red eye ring, and beak color, it’s likely a Band-tailed Pigeon. I couldn’t see its entire body.
Dark-eyed Junco perched on a moss-covered tree in forest at North Ridge Trail in the Bay Area in spring
A male Dark-eyed Junco. There is significant variation in body color depending on the habitat, to the point where they hardly seem like the same species. The pink beak and white outer tail feathers appear to be common traits.
Rufous Hummingbird perched at the tip of a branch at North Ridge Trail in the Bay Area in spring
Although heavily cropped, I’m sharing this since it was a type of hummingbird other than Anna’s. It was likely a female Rufous Hummingbird.
Wrentit hidden among shrubs at North Ridge Trail in the Bay Area in spring
Moving through the bushes was a Wrentit. Its movements were indeed like those of a wren, but it seemed too large.
Wilson’s Warbler perched on a branch at North Ridge Trail in the Bay Area in spring
Probably a male Wilson’s Warbler. The males have a black cap on their heads. You can see just a slight hint of black on its head.
Trail sign at North Ridge Trail in the Bay Area in spring
It took me about two hours to descend while taking photos. Suddenly, the trail ended.
Pair of Acorn Woodpeckers perched on a dead tree at North Ridge Trail in the Bay Area in spring
A pair of Acorn Woodpeckers. The tree was full of holes.
Fallen tree in a forest with blooming blue flowers at North Ridge Trail in the Bay Area in spring
It started getting a bit hot, and the birds became scarce. The return was a steady climb up the hill, marking the end of my exploration.

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