These birds were photographed on the loop roads or at the visitor center. The visitor center is a good place for photographing Gambel's quail, and other seed eating species.

In well-visited areas, birds will often become accustomed to people and will allow a close approach. This kestrel is a good example as they are not normally very approachable. This Kestrel not only allowed a close approach by car, but to our surprise he took off and caught a turtle at the side of the road and proceeded to eat it in front of us!

This Roadrunner also allowed a close approach. It had little concern for us and allowed us to photograph it at close range. Carrying a heavy lens and tripod while trying to keep ahead of a running roadrunner is no easy task!

Here a hovering Western Kingbird was photographed from the car window using a beanbag for stabilization.

All of the photos shown above were taken by Scott Fairbairn