The (Urban) Birds of Palm Springs 2018

-- Mourning Dove at Palm Springs Resort --

 -- Canadian Geese and Coots at Resort --

 -- Egret at Resort (Note: Grass is kept green with a recycled watering system.) --

 -- Flamingos and Coots at Resort --

-- Tagged Flamingos at Resort -- 

-- Duck (Pintail?) at Resort -- 

-- Another Image of Duck at Resort --

-- Close-up of Coots - love these guys - saw them in Vancouver too! -- 

 -- Flycatcher at Sunnylands --

 -- Unidentified Bird at Sunnylands --

 -- Hummingbird at Moorten - saw quite a few during the week we were here! --

-- Bird at City Hall --

These are many of the birds we saw while in the Palm Springs urban region.  We saw more hummingbirds (that were too quick to photograph) and some other birds while we were out but weren't able to capture.  It's the movement and sounds of birds that help you detect their presence - love hearing the sound of Morning Doves!  We weren't intentionally seeking out birds and it was quite pleasant just to notice them as we visited different tourist spots.

Read more about our vacation here:

- Seeking Winter Desert Warmth in Palm Springs
- Two Gardens of Palm Springs: Cacti & Drought Resistant Plants
- The Flora & Fauna outside (and above) the Palm Springs area!
- Short Drive from Palm Springs: A Favourite Wildlife Preserve