The trails near my home are filled with new discoveries for me. Yesterday morning, I came across a Song Sparrow singing its heart out in the reeds along the slough to a potential mate in the distance to the right. Although the Song Sparrow is one of the most common sparrows the US, I don’t think I have ever photographed one until yesterday. The Red-winged Blackbird is a favorite of mine because of its melodic voice and gorgeous epaulettes. Never tire of photographing them.