176 Days until the US Open at Chambers Bay

I have been walking Chambers Creek Properties for years. I have been carrying a camera since 2009. With the US Open coming to the Chambers Bay Golf Course, which is part of the property, I have decided to share a picture each day for the 365 days leading up to the tournament. The US Open is scheduled to begin on June 18, 2015. As of today, we are 176 days away. For a more complete collection of my local photos, visit https://www.flickr.com/photos/maritimeorca/tags/chamberscreekproperties/

Today's Picture:

Taken on January 6, 2013

Here's a tricky bird to identify. Hutton's Vireos (Vireo huttoni) like the one seen here look a lot like a Ruby-crowned Kinglets. These birds are a little larger with a thicker bill and black feet. Since they don't like to stand still, it might be hard to find these tools for identification.