8 am rejects

Man, not sure if it was the weather (38 degrees when I headed out) or just unbelievable luck, but I got some amazing photos on my morning walk today.  (Click to enlarge photos.)

When I first ventured out, I did not hear any birds at all and thought I was going to have to settle for this pretty, but boring shot of  a Robin. Boy was I mistaken!

This is a White-wing Dove that I caught doing jumping jacks in mid air.

White-wing Dove in flight

My bird of the day, a juvenile Red-Shouldered Hawk. Here is is taking a nap. There is another picture on my 8 am blog.

I loved the lighting on this picture. I didn't manipulate this at all other than a little cropping.

Even the Mockingbirds looked particularly resplendent today.