Found this nest in a Desert Lavender bush. A small, bright yellow bird with black markings started hopping along a nearby branch, flew to a nearby bush out of sight, and chirped repeatedly (at me?).
Along the Oswit Canyon, Palm Springs, Coachella Valley, Riverside County California
Duncan Bell 9756 (RSA)
Shiprock and Angel Cove, Chino Canyon, Palm Springs, Coachella Valley, Riverside County, California
Painted Canyon, Mecca Hills Wilderness Area, Mecca Hills Wilderness /Orocopia Mountains Wilderness Area, Mecca Hills, Mecca, Coachella Valley, Riverside County, California
On Brittlebush. Quarter on ground for size second photo lower left. Lytta on flower straight up from quarter.