Alex Sauerbrunn

@birdsbyalex

Birder & Photographer | Based in SoCal

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Alex Sauerbrunn@birdsbyalex· 2d

When the #BirdOfTheDay alt theme is #Redheads and you’re literally a Redhead. #birds #nature #wildlife #photography

A duck with a red head, bright yellow eye, and black chest floating on calm water. Photographed in Huntington Beach, California.

Alex Sauerbrunn@birdsbyalex· 4d

A portrait of a Northern Cardinal for today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme #BirdsUpClose #birds #nature #wildlife #photography

A close-up portrait of a red bird with a prominent crest and black mask around its bill. Photographed in Avon, Connecticut.

Alex Sauerbrunn@birdsbyalex· 6d

Showing off all its pink glory. #Coastal&River #BirdOfTheDay #birds #nature #wildlife #photography #pink

A Roseate Spoonbill in flight with its wings fully spread, showing vibrant pink plumage against a soft natural background. Photographed in Fellsmere, Florida.

Alex Sauerbrunn@birdsbyalex· 7d

A Roseate Spoonbill bringing it in for a hug. #Coastal&River #BirdOfTheDay #birds #nature #wildlife #photography #pink

A large pink shorebird with a spoon-shaped bill, wings spread, facing the camera in shallow water. Photographed in Fellsmere, Florida.

Alex Sauerbrunn@birdsbyalex· 7d

Was dodging clouds here in LA, but got one decent look!

Alex Sauerbrunn@birdsbyalex· 8d

A punk rock Belted Kingfisher for today’s #BirdOfTheDay alt theme #KingfisherQuest #birds #nature #wildlife #photography

A crested bird perched on a branch with blue-gray plumage, a white throat and chest and rusty patches on its sides. Its long bill faces right against a warm golden background. Photographed on Avon, Connecticut.

Alex Sauerbrunn@birdsbyalex· 10d

A Cedar Waxwing performs a delicate balancing act while reaching for some delicious berries for today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme #ThinPerches. #birds #nature #wildlife #photography

A bird with brown and yellow plumage and a black mask hangs upside down from a thin branch while reaching for red berries. Photographed in Avon, Connecticut.

Alex Sauerbrunn@birdsbyalex· 14d

One more shortie! #birds #nature #wildlife #photography

A Short-eared Owl in flight with wings spread showing mottled brown, cream and white plumage against a soft golden background. Photographed in Shawangunk, New York.

Alex Sauerbrunn@birdsbyalex· 15d

Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #AwesomeOwls! A Short-eared Owl quarters a golden field, searching for its next meal. #birds #owl #nature #wildlife #photography

An owl in flight with wings spread, showing mottled brown, cream, and white plumage against a soft golden background. The bird is looking toward the camera. Photographed in Shawangunk, New York.

Alex Sauerbrunn@birdsbyalex· 21d

A Black-and-white Warbler in borb mode. #Warblers #BirdOfTheDay #borb #birds #nature #wildlife #photography

A small black and white striped bird perched on a branch against a soft green background. Photographed in Barkhamsted, Connecticut.

Alex Sauerbrunn@birdsbyalex· 22d

A Lesser Goldfinch perched among the lavender. #AtOneWithNature #BirdOfTheDay #birds #nature #wildlife #photography

A small yellow bird with a black cap perched on a purple flower against a softly blurred floral background. Photograph in Arcadia, California.

Alex Sauerbrunn@birdsbyalex· 24d

A Northern House Wren playing a little #PeekABoo from its nest cavity. #BirdOfTheDay #birds #nature #wildlife #photography

A small brown bird peeks out of a tree cavity with wood chips in its bill. Photographed in Pasadena, California

Alex Sauerbrunn@birdsbyalex· 29d

A Black Skimmer doing what skimmers do best. #birds #nature #wildlife #photography

A black and white bird flies inches above calm water with its orange bill skimming the surface. Photographed in Irvine, California.

Alex Sauerbrunn@birdsbyalex· Aug 5

Taking a dip with an American Dipper in Yosemite National Park. #birds #nature #wildlife #photography

A man wearing a blue hat and red shirt takes a selfie while standing in the middle of a river and holding a camera.

A gray bird with pale underparts stands in a shallow, rocky river. Photographed in Yosemite National Park, California.

Alex Sauerbrunn@birdsbyalex· Aug 4

The fierce and powerful American Goshawk. #birds #nature #wildlife #photography

A large hawk with a brown streaked breast, barred tail and red eye perched on a tree branch against a soft green tree canopy. Photographed in Yosemite National Park, California.

Alex Sauerbrunn@birdsbyalex· Jul 30

A Barn Owl gazes into my soul. #BirdOfTheDay #YourChoice #birds #owl #nature #wildlife #photography

A buff and white owl perched on a white pole in a misty field. Photographed in Irvine, California.

Alex Sauerbrunn@birdsbyalex· Jul 29

At 3:13 UTC, SW704 lines up pretty well. I’m getting 737 vibes from that silhouette as well. Awesome capture!

Alex Sauerbrunn@birdsbyalex· Jul 28

A Barn Owl emerges from the morning mist with ethereal grace. #birds #owl #nature #wildlife #photography

A buff and white owl glides toward the camera with wings outstretched over a misty field. Photographed in Irvine, California.

Alex Sauerbrunn@birdsbyalex· Jul 24

The elusive California Spotted Owl. One of the most remarkable encounters I’ve had with the natural world. Owls are so awesome! #EyeOfTheWild #BirdOfTheDay #birds #owl #nature #wildlife #photography

An owl with mottled brown and white plumage and large dark eyes perched on a weathered tree branch. Photographed in California.

Alex Sauerbrunn@birdsbyalex· Jul 23

A Red-whiskered Bulbul owning its signature crest. Native to Asia, this species has made itself right at home here in LA. #birds #nature #wildlife #photography

A black-crested bird with a white throat, red cheek patch and tan body perched on a log against a soft green background. Photographed in Arcadia, California.

Alex Sauerbrunn@birdsbyalex· Jul 21

One more shot of that cool eye-ring 🪶 #BirdOfTheDay #Gulls

A gull with a dark head, gray wings, white underparts, and red legs/eye-ring stands on a beach. Photographed in Malibu, California.

Alex Sauerbrunn@birdsbyalex· Jul 21

Normally found around the Galápagos Islands, this vagrant Swallow-tailed Gull sparked a lot of excitement when it turned up in Malibu last year. Check out that striking orbital ring! #BirdOfTheDay #Gulls #birds #nature #wildlife #photography

A gull with a dark head, gray wings, white underparts and pink legs/eye-ring stands on a beach with its beak open. Photographed in Malibu, California.

Alex Sauerbrunn@birdsbyalex· Jul 17

A vibrant California Scrub-Jay posted up on neighborhood watch. #BirdOfTheDay #Corvidae #birds #nature #wildlife #photography

A bird with vibrant blue and gray plumage perched on a branch against a soft green background. Photographed in Santa Clarita, California.

Alex Sauerbrunn@birdsbyalex· Jul 16

Baby coots to the rescue! #birds #nature #wildlife

Alex Sauerbrunn@birdsbyalex· Jul 14

I’ve got Spain on my mind, so here are two juvenile Eurasian Eagle-Owls (búhos reales) chillin’ on the outskirts of Madrid. 🇪🇸 #birds #owl #nature #wildlife

Alex Sauerbrunn@birdsbyalex· Jul 14

VAMOOOOS!!!! 🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸 #españa #spain #worldcup

Alex Sauerbrunn@birdsbyalex· Jul 9

A Townsend’s Warbler gets ready for #BathTime, today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme. #birds #nature #wildlife #photography

A small songbird with yellow and olive plumage, striped chest, and white wing bars bathing in a shallow puddle. Photographed in Altadena, California.

Alex Sauerbrunn@birdsbyalex· Jul 6

I’ve been after one of these skulky mimics for quite some time. Finally got a shot of a Yellow-breasted Chat! #birds #nature #wildlife #photography

A bird with a bright yellow chest, gray head and white belly perched against a soft green background. Photographed in the San Gabriel Mountains, California.

Alex Sauerbrunn@birdsbyalex· Jul 3

Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Quackers. Let’s see some ducks! Pictured here: a Northern Shoveler. #birds #nature #wildlife #photography

A duck with an iridescent green head, bright yellow eyes, and chestnut and white sides rests on calm water. Photographed in Huntington Beach, California.

Alex Sauerbrunn@birdsbyalex· Jun 29

One more shot of these cryptic birds! #birds #nature #wildlife #photography #BirdOfTheDay #BestOfJune26