Topsy-turvy Red-breasted Nuthatch
I take an inordinate number of garbage photos of this species for every decent shot I get.
Category: Feeding
Mountain Chickadee Acrobatic Feeding Behavior
Given their nearly identical, interesting and even amusing feeding technique Mountain chickadees almost seem like wannabe nuthatches.
Red-breasted Nuthatch Just Hangin’ Out
Yesterday morning I often had more birds in front of me than I could aim my lens at. That hasn’t happened in a very long time..
Red-breasted Nuthatch – Your Choice Of Compositions
Red-breasted Nuthatch Working Over Dougas Fir Cones For Seeds
Last year in this general location in the mountains I could only get harsh sidelight on the feeding nuthatches but yesterday morning I had a great light angle. It made a big difference.
Greater Yellowlegs With A Fish
Prairie Falcon Trying To Drag Heavy Prey
Dragging her next meal over all the bumpy obstacles was almost too much for the struggling falcon.
Northern Flicker – A Very Long Way To Climb For Such A Small Meal
It was a round trip journey so it must have consumed more energy than she obtained from the snack.
A Persistent And Acrobatic Townsend’s Solitaire In Pursuit Of A Meal
Snowy Egret Potpourri
Adult White-crowned Sparrow Feasting On Rabbitbrush Seeds
I probably don’t give sparrows their due on my blog so it’s time to make amends. This species is among my favorites, especially the adults.
Snowy Egret Stalking And Striking At A… I Don’t Know What It Is!
I always enjoy mysteries in my photos like this one, especially when they involve bird behaviors. And sometimes my readers even solve them for me.
Wilson’s Snipes At Farmington Bay WMA Yesterday Morning
Forster’s Terns Fishing In Flight And Emerging With A Fish
It’s been two years since I’ve posted images of this species but yesterday morning at Farmington Bay WMA I had some luck with them (yes, the gate at Farmington is now open).
Immature Red-tailed Hawk With A Rodent
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Mountain Chickadee Acrobatic Feeding Behavior
Given their nearly identical, interesting and even amusing feeding technique Mountain chickadees almost seem like wannabe nuthatches.
Red-breasted Nuthatch Just Hangin’ Out
Yesterday morning I often had more birds in front of me than I could aim my lens at. That hasn’t happened in a very long time..
Red-breasted Nuthatch – Your Choice Of Compositions
Red-breasted Nuthatch Working Over Dougas Fir Cones For Seeds
Last year in this general location in the mountains I could only get harsh sidelight on the feeding nuthatches but yesterday morning I had a great light angle. It made a big difference.
Greater Yellowlegs With A Fish
Prairie Falcon Trying To Drag Heavy Prey
Dragging her next meal over all the bumpy obstacles was almost too much for the struggling falcon.
Northern Flicker – A Very Long Way To Climb For Such A Small Meal
It was a round trip journey so it must have consumed more energy than she obtained from the snack.
A Persistent And Acrobatic Townsend’s Solitaire In Pursuit Of A Meal
Snowy Egret Potpourri
Adult White-crowned Sparrow Feasting On Rabbitbrush Seeds
I probably don’t give sparrows their due on my blog so it’s time to make amends. This species is among my favorites, especially the adults.
Snowy Egret Stalking And Striking At A… I Don’t Know What It Is!
I always enjoy mysteries in my photos like this one, especially when they involve bird behaviors. And sometimes my readers even solve them for me.
Wilson’s Snipes At Farmington Bay WMA Yesterday Morning
Forster’s Terns Fishing In Flight And Emerging With A Fish
It’s been two years since I’ve posted images of this species but yesterday morning at Farmington Bay WMA I had some luck with them (yes, the gate at Farmington is now open).
