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?
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.
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 Grebes have unusually mercurial personalities and their chicks exemplify that trait, especially when potential food is involved.
For me the water reflections in this image almost steal the show from both the grebe and the fish.
The only thing that keeps me going while I’m culling images is the occasional serendipitous surprise.
I realize that Great Horned Owls have the most extensive range of any American Owl but this one still surprised me a little.
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.
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.
I suspect this Western Grebe may have had a previous and unpleasant experience with a catfish.
This unusual visitor to my yard nearly caused me to be late publishing my blog post two mornings ago.
The Genus name Cathartes means “purifier” and on this morning the Turkey Vultures were working hard at deserving the moniker.
I have fewer opportunities with hummingbirds than many bird photographers because I won’t photograph them at setups (or flash them). I much prefer a natural setting, natural light and behaviors that haven’t been coerced.
This morning I felt like reminiscing a little about the old days at Farmington Bay and the Bald Eagles there in winter.
