Birds flit everywhere at 11,500 feet, on the slope of Leidy Peak. Perhaps they're enjoying the last days of summer. Steve managed to catch a few of them sitting still. Above is a White-Crowned Sparrow, identified by Sweetbay. Thanks for the help!
Bill S. at Wild in Idaho tells us the photo above is of an immature mountain bluebird, or perhaps a female. I have trouble identifying the little gray ones,
but even a half-blind birder could name the bright and lovely male Mountain Bluebird! 
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Great pictures. I believe the "little gray one" is a female or an immature Mountain Bluebird.
ReplyDeleteLove these photos of your little birds.
ReplyDeleteHalf blind birder? that is a new one. They are so cute...no need to name them all. ;0
ReplyDeleteI love the blue...wish we had birds of color.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Bill. After studying my bird book, I think you're right, at least about the second photo. I'm not sure about the first one.
ReplyDeleteThose Mt bluebirds sure stand out. Nice captures Steve.
ReplyDeleteThe first bird is a White-Crowned Sparrow. Those Mountain Bluebirds sure are lovely. Great captures!
ReplyDeleteI just love those little mountain blue birds. I just saw one yesterday but they are rare around my house. Good for Steve catching them in his lens.
ReplyDeletethey are lovely little birds, and it's amazing they held still long enough for a shot.
ReplyDeleteWhile camping this summer we had a white capped sparrow that was quite friendly and brave. It hopped right into the campfire circle and ate our meal droppings--and we were not in a designated campsite, just out in the wild. I was very surprised by its behaviour
Oh - those bluebirds are just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty little bird! Here in Florida the only blue birds we have a Blue Jays. Love all your beautiful photos this week - sorry I'm so far behind. Have a great weekend and great week ahead Janie :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the ID, Sweetbay. I'll make the correction.
ReplyDeleteThat blue bird is so pretty!!!
ReplyDeleteMy C C is posted now...scroll down, just below the Photo Hunt Meme entry. It's Tahoe again this week. Hope you can visit.
Have a super weekend.
Wonderful shots. Your world is gorgeous! Thanks for sharing it!
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures. I have lots of trouble getting clear well lit shots of birds.
ReplyDeleteI fell in love with mountain bluebirds on my trip to Idaho earlier this summer.
so that's a mountain blue bird what special photos sandy
ReplyDeleteFantastic pictures! The bluebird is a marvel. I have seen one once. They don’t live in Europe tough.
ReplyDeleteI've never seen a mountain bluebird before. It's a very pretty bird.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots! What a lovely shade of blue.
ReplyDeleteNice shots! I love the color of the bluebird. They are such a deep blue compared to ours.
ReplyDeleteCarletta’s Captures.
What delightful birds you've captured in these lovely photos to share. Thanks so much ;--)
ReplyDeleteHugs and blessings,
Lovely little bird...wonderful capture!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
Wow---love your Bluebirds, Janie. The color is a little different from our Eastern Bluebirds. Gorgeous!!!!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Betsy
I really like your Mountain Bluebirds, but I also have trouble identifying juvenile birds. Fortunately Betsy usually knows what we're seeing at our feeders.
ReplyDeleteHi Janie
ReplyDeletethank you for a glimpse of three new birds for me...and of course my favourite is...the bluebird ...he stands out in the foliage doesn't he...
Happy days