Northern mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos). Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix, Arizona.
Despite their sweet songs mockingbirds are notoriously ill-tempered. This bird looks exceptionally severe and judgmental.
It’s my caption. I can anthropomorphize if I want to.
Verdin (Auriparus flaviceps). Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix, Arizona.
Verdin (Auriparus flaviceps). Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix, Arizona.
Cactus wren (Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus). Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix, Arizona.
Cactus wren (Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus). Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix, Arizona.
Blue yucca, No. 7.
Blue yucca, No. 7.
Blue yucca, No. 6.
Blue yucca, No. 6.
Blue yucca, No. 5.
Dithyramb 