Feathered friends...

populate a cottonwood tree this early evening, where dozens of finches impatiently wait for their turn at the thistle feeder (click to enlarge):

And here's a mediocre shot of two colorful male lazuli bunting (Passerina amoena), one of my favorite springtime visitors:

Several elusive western tanagers are also hanging out, and a skunk is also in residence, but I haven't had an opportunity to capture any of them with a camera. I promise to be more vigilant.

UPDATE: Here's a shot of another feeder this morning, with a bounty of bunting seeking breakfast: