Category: Feeding
A Highly Entertaining Belted Kingfisher
Barbed Wire Fences – More Good Than Bad For Short-eared Owls?
Many of us despise the disastrous effects of barbed wire fences on birds and other wildlife and I share that view. But maybe it’s a more nuanced issue than some of us believe. Could it be that barbed wire fences have a more positive overall effect on some species than negative?
Migrating American Pipits
American Pipits have been migrating through my area for several weeks now so even though they’re common and inconspicuous I think they’re fully deserving of a closer look.
A Harassed Grebe And A Barn Owl Yesterday Morning At Farmington
I almost didn’t go shooting yesterday because birds have been slow but one of my mantras is “you never know unless you go”, so go I went. I’m very glad I did.
Western Grebe Chick – A Jekyll And Hyde Transformation
Western Grebes have unusually mercurial personalities and their chicks exemplify that trait, especially when potential food is involved.
Western Grebe With A Fish In Gorgeous Water
For me the water reflections in this image almost steal the show from both the grebe and the fish.
Yellow-rumped Warbler Snagging A Snack (+ one for eye candy)
The only thing that keeps me going while I’m culling images is the occasional serendipitous surprise.
Great Horned Owl In Phragmites
I realize that Great Horned Owls have the most extensive range of any American Owl but this one still surprised me a little.
In Celebration Of Common Species – White-crowned Sparrow
I have a strong distaste for most forms of elitism but when it comes to birds I have to be careful not to let a bit of snobbishness creep in.
Went Looking For Kingfishers, Found Butterbutts Instead
Normally I’m not fond of cutesy little names for birds but this one fits the species so very well it just keeps popping into my head when I see them.
Western Grebe – Swallowing A Catfish Can Be Dangerous Business
I suspect this Western Grebe may have had a previous and unpleasant experience with a catfish.
A Flycatcher Visits My Back Yard
This unusual visitor to my yard nearly caused me to be late publishing my blog post two mornings ago.
A Turkey Vulture Kind Of Morning
The Genus name Cathartes means “purifier” and on this morning the Turkey Vultures were working hard at deserving the moniker.
Long-billed Curlew Performing Rhynchokinesis
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A Highly Entertaining Belted Kingfisher
Barbed Wire Fences – More Good Than Bad For Short-eared Owls?
Many of us despise the disastrous effects of barbed wire fences on birds and other wildlife and I share that view. But maybe it’s a more nuanced issue than some of us believe. Could it be that barbed wire fences have a more positive overall effect on some species than negative?
Migrating American Pipits
American Pipits have been migrating through my area for several weeks now so even though they’re common and inconspicuous I think they’re fully deserving of a closer look.
A Harassed Grebe And A Barn Owl Yesterday Morning At Farmington
I almost didn’t go shooting yesterday because birds have been slow but one of my mantras is “you never know unless you go”, so go I went. I’m very glad I did.
Western Grebe Chick – A Jekyll And Hyde Transformation
Western Grebes have unusually mercurial personalities and their chicks exemplify that trait, especially when potential food is involved.
Western Grebe With A Fish In Gorgeous Water
For me the water reflections in this image almost steal the show from both the grebe and the fish.
Yellow-rumped Warbler Snagging A Snack (+ one for eye candy)
The only thing that keeps me going while I’m culling images is the occasional serendipitous surprise.
Great Horned Owl In Phragmites
I realize that Great Horned Owls have the most extensive range of any American Owl but this one still surprised me a little.
In Celebration Of Common Species – White-crowned Sparrow
I have a strong distaste for most forms of elitism but when it comes to birds I have to be careful not to let a bit of snobbishness creep in.
Went Looking For Kingfishers, Found Butterbutts Instead
Normally I’m not fond of cutesy little names for birds but this one fits the species so very well it just keeps popping into my head when I see them.
Western Grebe – Swallowing A Catfish Can Be Dangerous Business
I suspect this Western Grebe may have had a previous and unpleasant experience with a catfish.
A Flycatcher Visits My Back Yard
This unusual visitor to my yard nearly caused me to be late publishing my blog post two mornings ago.
A Turkey Vulture Kind Of Morning
The Genus name Cathartes means “purifier” and on this morning the Turkey Vultures were working hard at deserving the moniker.
