House finches. Click on photo for larger view.

WILLIAMS – I have had some interesting experiences lately in this small city called Williams. While visiting a friend, I stepped out side and this little House Finch with the red feathers kept flying around keeping an eye on me. I could not figure out what made this little creature so brave.

Soon the all gray female joined him. Even as I took this photo through the glass door, both kept a wary eye on me.

A short time later it was revealed that these two had created a nest in one of the unused flower pots at my friends house. And they were prepared to defend it.

I decided not to test their strength. I just had too much respect for their determination.