House Wren (Troglodytes aedon)

House Wren (Troglodytes aedon)

Very vocal and unafraid, but hard to get a good shot as the only background available was the grey clouds.


Great Dusky Swift (Cypseloides senex)

Great Dusky Swift (Cypseloides senex)

The color of the swifts match that of the rocks they cling to, so unless you know what to look for you'll most likely pass by focused as you are on the…


Great Dusky Swift (Cypseloides senex)

Great Dusky Swift (Cypseloides senex)

These swifts are impervious to the force of the water as well as being able to stay dry whatever the conditions.


Great Dusky Swift (Cypseloides senex)

Great Dusky Swift (Cypseloides senex)

These swifts seem to be untouched by the laws of physics. They move in and out of the raging falls as if it's air, and fly as close to the water as possible.…


Great Dusky Swift (Cypseloides senex)

Great Dusky Swift (Cypseloides senex)

Black vultures are large and seen all the time around the falls - either surfing the updrafts or simply lounging on treetops or outcrops. The swifts are the…


Mountain Wren (Troglodytes solstitialis)

Mountain Wren (Troglodytes solstitialis)

The small birds are mostly heard and not seen, and even when seen they are only seen "in-parts", as they are only visible in small holes in the dense…