Bristlecone Pine Forest - Gray Flycatcher

cr_ABPF_bird, originally uploaded by kimberzy.

another life bird for me....the Gray Flycatcher

Inyo National Forest - Chipping Sparrow

cr_GC_Chipping Sparrow6, originally uploaded by kimberzy.

"if you're gonna take a pic of me, get my good side."

Pinyon Nature Trail - Juniper Titmouse

cr_PNT_Juniper Titmouse3, originally uploaded by kimberzy.

Pinyon Nature Trail - Juniper Titmouse

cr_PNT_Juniper Titmouse6, originally uploaded by kimberzy.

Another life bird for me, the Juniper Titmouse. It looks very similar to its cousin, the Oak Titmouse. The Oak Titmouse, however, is mousy gray-brown in color, whereas the Juniper Titmouse is pale gray in color, and has a different voice.

Inyo National Forest - Green Tailed Towhee

cr_GC_Green Tailed Towhee3, originally uploaded by kimberzy.

I had never seen one of these birds before, until this weekend. It was the first bird to visit my campsite.

Mono Lake - Brewer's Sparrow

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Mono Lake - Brewer's Sparrow

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A first time seeing one of these guys for me :)

June Lake - Pygmy Nuthatch

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Behold the cuteness that is the Pygmy Nuthatch :)

June Lake - Pygmy Nuthatch

cr_JL_Pygmy Nuthatch3, originally uploaded by kimberzy.

This guy was quite chatty. He sat in the tree long enough for me to take several pics :)

Pinyon Nature Trail - Ash-Throated Flycatcher

cr_PNT_Ash Throated Flycatcher1, originally uploaded by kimberzy.

This bird has an almost frog-like song ... kinda "croaky". A life bird for me :)

Inyo National Forest - Mountain Chickadee

cr_GC_Mountain Chickadee1, originally uploaded by kimberzy.

This bird is very similar to the Black Capped Chickadee, in looks and in song. But the Mountain Chickadee has a white stripe cutting thru its black "cap", unlike the Black Capped Chickadee.

Inyo National Forest - Chipping Sparrow

cr_GC_Chipping Sparrow8, originally uploaded by kimberzy.

Inyo National Forest - Chipping Sparrow

cr_GC_Chipping Sparrow3, originally uploaded by kimberzy.

there were lots of these birds in my campground :)

PInyon Nature Trail - Western Fence Lizard

cr_PNT_Lizard1, originally uploaded by kimberzy.

peek a boo!

Bristlecone Pine Forest - Golden Mantled Ground Squirrel

cr_ABPF_Golden Mantled Ground Squirrel2, originally uploaded by kimberzy.

This little fellow was busy looking for food, but he paused to let me take a few pics of him :)

Lathe Arch - 5/27/13

I've seen these arches many times,  but I always have to stop here and take another pic every time I pass by.

Mobius Arch - 5/27/13

View of Mt Whitney - 5/27/13

Manzanar National Historic Site - 5/27/13

Sunset in the White Mountains - 5/26/13

Got back to camp just in time to enjoy this gorgeous sunset.

Black and white pic from Silver Lake - 5/26/13

June Lake - 5/26/13

A cloudy day in the Eastern Sierras.

Convict Lake - 5/26/13

The water was rough,  as it it very windy. Still,  lots of fisherman were at the lake.

Rock Creek Lake - 5/26/13

It's a chilly,  overcast day - much too cold for swimming - but that wasn't stopping some people - lol.

Roasting marshmallows!

Nothing tops off the day like s'mores! Mmmm

Campsite at Grandview Campground

Camping out at Grandview Campground,  about 2 1/2 miles from the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, at about 8,200 feet in elevation.  It was a chilly night last night.

The Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest - 5/25/13

A view from the summit of the Discovery Trail.  At 10, 000+ feet,  I'm above the treeline. A little winded at this point...lol. Gotta be careful when bending down to take pics of flowers.  You get a little light headed.

Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest - Discovery Trail - 5/25/13

A view from the trail.... almost at the summit

Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest - 5/25/13

My favorite tree on the Discovery Trail :) 

Ancient Bristlecone Pine Tree - 5/25/13

Lots of cool trees on the trail.

Discovery Trail - Ancient Bristlecon e Pine Forest - 5/25/13

This is a one mile loop trail that takes you up a hill and thru the Bristlecone Pine Forest. It's not too difficult,  although the altitude (10, 000 feet) will get you huffing and puffing ;) Wear sunscreen and bring water!

Globe Lilies (aka Fairy Lanterns) - 5/12/13

Dogwood blossom - 5/12/13

Dogwood blooms near Bass Lake - 5/12/13

Lupine - Yosemite Ntl Park - 5/11/13

This field of lupine was pretty... and smelled great!

Tioga Pass - 5/11/13

The road was plowed and open.  It was beautiful!!

Snowman - lol

I made a mini snowman. Complete with mohawk and pinecone tie - lol

Tenaya Lake - Yosemite Ntl Park - 5/11/13

Olmsted Point - Yosemite Ntl Park - 5/11/13

Tioga Pass was open!  Woo hoo!

Mule deer - Yosemite Ntl Park - 5/11/13

Deer are common visitors to Curry Village in Yosemite Ntl Park.  This guy was munching on some dogwood leaves.

@ Yosemite National Park - 5/11/13

Yosemite Falls- 5/11/13

A view of Yosemite Falls from the meadow

Mule Deer - Yosemite Ntl Park - 5/11/13

A mule deer takes a stroll thru the park

Yosemite Falls - 5/11/13

It's a beautiful morning here in Yosemite Ntl Park :)

Bridalveil Fall this morning - 5/11/13