She doesn't have all of the flash and color of many other birds, but when this female blackbird took a perch on this white goosefoot plant facing the morning sun, I couldn't resist a capture. With the sun on her face and striking a pose, I say you look just beautiful!

A male Ruby-throated Hummingbird flits by and hovers face-to-face for a couple of seconds, as if to be saying, "Oh yeah, I put the ruby in the Ruby-throated my friend!" and then continues on with his business.

Love how the color of summer goldfinches just radiates through the evening air. And perhaps there should be a new Bond movie for those of us who love these birds: Goldfincher.

A couple of Double-crested Cormorants get into a tussle while silhouetted against the setting summer sun. Their compadres on the left were taking an interest in the goings on as well. But it was short-lived and all continued their preening shortly after this capture.

Just one more Indigo Bunting on a sunflower. Some fun facts from All About Birds: "Like all other blue birds, Indigo Buntings lack blue pigment. Their jewel-like color comes instead from microscopic structures in the feathers . . .

"Here, let me turn my head just a little so you can get my best side . . . " It was time for a quick rest for this male Ruby-throated before he flew off to defend his territory and chase off other rubies. No wonder they're always feeding since it takes so much energy to chase each other around!