Regulus satrapa, golden crowned kinglet according to Merlin
I noticed a bird I’m not familiar with. Merlin says it is Tachycineta bicolor (tree swallow)
Merlin hears a Troglodytes hiemalis, or Winter Wren. I hear a plane
12 individuals observed swimming in swamp. Heavy rain, flood conditions. At least 9 individuals appeared to be male (other 3 were unconfirmed as they were not fully visible due to movement or vegetation).
Stationary on flat rock in heavy rain.
Under small piece of bark. Light rain.
9 individuals observed swimming in flooded vernal pool