August 20, 2014 (San Diego’s East County) — Our Bird Talk columnist Greg Dunne sent in this spectacular photos, with the following note:
“Just in case you missed the sunset last night, here’s what it looked like from my house. A couple of shots I’m entering in the amateur photo contest next month at Mission Trails Regional Park. First one I call “Mannikins” the second I call “Yellow Feet?!” Here in Southern California – Alpine to be exact, a slight bit of rain today and some lighting and thunder. Brother, Greg — PS the two birds are Nutmeg Mannikins. Enjoy the outside world.”