Some Swainson’s Hawk Flight Postures I Like
It seems like each year there are a few bird species that I see far fewer of than I have in previous years. (4 photos)
Category: Feeding
Clark’s Grebes Feeding Ravenous Chicks
Cormorant Food Fight – “The Disturbance”
How Many Occipital Plumes Do Black-crowned Night Herons Have?
An esoteric question to be sure but I think about stuff like that, especially when I get photos like some of these.
Male Western Kingbird Tossing His Potentially Dangerous Breakfast Into The Air
Female Magpie Showing Her Mate Who’s Boss
There’s a price to be paid if you shirk your familial duties during nesting season. (2 photos)
A Little Excitement Involving An Oriole, A Vole And A Red-tailed Hawk
Western Kingbird Playing Catch With His Breakfast, Repeatedly
I’ll document interesting behaviors even when the bird is far away and the late morning light is becoming harsh. (2 photos)
Long-Billed Curlew In Flight Against A Blue Sky Background That Isn’t
Plus, by request, some Black-billed Magpie “mate-feeding” photos related to yesterday’s post. Today’s post is kind of like two posts crammed into one. I blame it on Stephen C. And Chris Sanborn. And Marty K. (6 photos)
Black-billed Magpie – An Unconventional Takeoff
Having plenty of room in the frame comes in handy with bird takeoffs, especially when your subject has a ridiculously long tail. (3 photos)
Male Northern Harrier Perched And Taking Off
Robin And Starling Feeding Strategies After Yesterday’s Spring Snowstorm
Some birds are ‘smarter’ than others, or at least their feeding strategies seem to be more effective in difficult situations.
A Coyote Hunting Strategy For Long Term Survival
After many years of observing coyotes on Antelope Island I may have finally put two and two together. I’ll present the evidence and viewers can make up their own minds. (14 photos)
Adult Bald Eagle In Flight Rising From The Water With A Carp
Male Common Goldeneye – A Hunting Hat Trick
In this series we’ll see why birds that eat crayfish usually shake them violently before swallowing them. It’s a behavior that pays off. (14 photos)
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Clark’s Grebes Feeding Ravenous Chicks
Cormorant Food Fight – “The Disturbance”
How Many Occipital Plumes Do Black-crowned Night Herons Have?
An esoteric question to be sure but I think about stuff like that, especially when I get photos like some of these.
Male Western Kingbird Tossing His Potentially Dangerous Breakfast Into The Air
Female Magpie Showing Her Mate Who’s Boss
There’s a price to be paid if you shirk your familial duties during nesting season. (2 photos)
A Little Excitement Involving An Oriole, A Vole And A Red-tailed Hawk
Western Kingbird Playing Catch With His Breakfast, Repeatedly
I’ll document interesting behaviors even when the bird is far away and the late morning light is becoming harsh. (2 photos)
Long-Billed Curlew In Flight Against A Blue Sky Background That Isn’t
Plus, by request, some Black-billed Magpie “mate-feeding” photos related to yesterday’s post. Today’s post is kind of like two posts crammed into one. I blame it on Stephen C. And Chris Sanborn. And Marty K. (6 photos)
Black-billed Magpie – An Unconventional Takeoff
Having plenty of room in the frame comes in handy with bird takeoffs, especially when your subject has a ridiculously long tail. (3 photos)
Male Northern Harrier Perched And Taking Off
Robin And Starling Feeding Strategies After Yesterday’s Spring Snowstorm
Some birds are ‘smarter’ than others, or at least their feeding strategies seem to be more effective in difficult situations.
A Coyote Hunting Strategy For Long Term Survival
After many years of observing coyotes on Antelope Island I may have finally put two and two together. I’ll present the evidence and viewers can make up their own minds. (14 photos)
Adult Bald Eagle In Flight Rising From The Water With A Carp
Male Common Goldeneye – A Hunting Hat Trick
In this series we’ll see why birds that eat crayfish usually shake them violently before swallowing them. It’s a behavior that pays off. (14 photos)