Under rusty garbage
On the path
Observed along a small creek in oak grassland
Sepulveda Basin
Banded but lighting and distance make it impossible to read band
Singing his little heart out. Merlin ID = Least Bell's Vireo
Male and female on territory. Note pre-copulation behavior shown by the male in the 2nd - 4th photo consisting of tail fanning, head weaving and puffy plumage. Cool to see and capture.