Bob, Jenny and I had errands to do in Carson, but we decided to do a little birding on the way. What would normally take 25 minutes took three hours. It was awesome.

I was delighted to see this Northern Mockingbird, perched out in the open just waiting for me.

It is a successful birding day for Bob and Jenny if they find at least one new species. Today's treasure was this Williamson's Sapsucker. What a beautiful bird.
This one is a male based on this description: upper parts, head, and breast iridescent black. White stripe up side. Rump white. Eyestripe and mustache stripe white. Throat red. Belly yellow. Tail all black.
Not all the beauty has feathers.

There is so much to love about Tahoe! Every day I discover something new.