Great Basin Birds part 2

On this latest trip to Nevada, nesting birds were in full swing. Even without actively looking for them, we found quite a few nests, like this one belonging to a Brewers Sparrow. The nests were very expertly hidden, but we knew there was a nest nearby if we saw a bird scuttling off along the ground furtively.


This Golden Eagle was sitting on the entrance drive up to the Great Basin National Park. After he flew off, I got to watch a raven chase him around.


I enjoy getting to see swallows up close and sitting still. Especially Cliff Swallows. Commins Lake usually had quite a mix of swallows scooping up insects.