We arrive on a nice sunny day--June 29. I have a huge hand from a cat bite and take huge doses of anti-biotics, but I can still balance the camera. Take a look at this one at 3x size.

All done! Yea, Judy!

Dad Spotted Sandpiper, guarding his young

Spotted Sandpiper

Caliope Hummingbird Flathead, Lake Montana

Nuthatch chick close up

July 4th, 5 AM

Sawing some more

First sunrise

Northern Flicker

Another peek at the chick

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Sleepy

Dad notices me

Female Merganser (she didn't see me and I didn't see her until I was very very close)

Up goes the platform

Young House Wren in the morning light

Northern Flicker

Chickadee in early morning light

House Wren cleaning house

Spotted Sandpiper--lots of them this year

Wren, Flathead Lake, Montana

It's a big deal!

Dad Spotted Sandpiper wants me AWAY from his babies. Mom is off having other babies.

Yellow Warbler

It's a big job

Male Merganser takes flight--the reflection of the rocks on the water makes a perfect camouflage for these ducks.

Calliope Hummingbird, Flathead Lake, Montana

Making it comfy and inviting

Dad, handsome as always

Spotted Sandpiper chick

Mom with the necklace, Flathead Lake, Montana

More please

Spotted Sandpiper fluffy chick

Regal