American Avocet With A Death Grip On A Rival
No deaths or injuries actually occurred but for a few moments it sure looked like they might.
Category: Fighting
Western Grebes – From Tranquil To Pugnacious
Birds can be volatile. The mood on a pond can change from peaceful to stressful or even violent in an instant.
Loggerhead Shrikes And The Curse Of The Teleconverter
I love my 1.4 teleconverter but it sure is painful when I make the wrong decision about using it.
A Nervous Northern Flicker
There can be significant drama in the back story of an image that we miss when looking at a single photo.
Male Short-eared Owls Fighting For Mates And Breeding Territory
On one morning I was incredibly lucky to find two males trying to impress a female with their aerial prowess and fighting skills.
An Angry Magpie
It isn’t often that I think I see true anger in birds. If that’s being anthropomorphic, so be it. I’m sticking to my guns.
Bald Eagle Eating A Fish On The Fly
Because this adult Bald Eagle was under duress it was eating the carp in flight.
The Events And The Birds That Hooked Me On Bird Photography
A Grebe And A Coot Battle Repeatedly Over A Fish
These two birds fought over the fish for over three minutes.
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A Grebe And A Coot – What’s Going On Here?
Sometimes in the heat of the moment I get a shot that’s just a little bit different. Maybe even a whole lot different…
A PB Grebe Behavior Explosion On The Farmington 4-Way Pond
These grebes are typically pretty lethargic this time of year but on this morning things went a little nuts for a few minutes.
Male American Kestrel (and a meadowlark with a death wish)
After all the time I’ve spent in the field watching and photographing birds and their behaviors I still occasionally see something that surprises me.
Several Birds Of Two Species Battling Over A Fish
This fish must have been an epicurean delight because there sure were a lot of birds fighting over it for a long time.
Sage Grouse Performing And Fighting On A Lek
This experience with Greater Sage Grouse was one of my most memorable in the field.
Red-tailed Hawks Fighting Amongst The Wires
Skirmishing raptors are always fun to photograph, even when there are wires in the way.
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Western Grebes – From Tranquil To Pugnacious
Birds can be volatile. The mood on a pond can change from peaceful to stressful or even violent in an instant.
Loggerhead Shrikes And The Curse Of The Teleconverter
I love my 1.4 teleconverter but it sure is painful when I make the wrong decision about using it.
A Nervous Northern Flicker
There can be significant drama in the back story of an image that we miss when looking at a single photo.
Male Short-eared Owls Fighting For Mates And Breeding Territory
On one morning I was incredibly lucky to find two males trying to impress a female with their aerial prowess and fighting skills.
An Angry Magpie
It isn’t often that I think I see true anger in birds. If that’s being anthropomorphic, so be it. I’m sticking to my guns.
Bald Eagle Eating A Fish On The Fly
Because this adult Bald Eagle was under duress it was eating the carp in flight.
The Events And The Birds That Hooked Me On Bird Photography
A Grebe And A Coot Battle Repeatedly Over A Fish
These two birds fought over the fish for over three minutes.
If this post loads slowly for you it’s because it contains 19 images. Sorry for any inconvenience.
A Grebe And A Coot – What’s Going On Here?
Sometimes in the heat of the moment I get a shot that’s just a little bit different. Maybe even a whole lot different…
A PB Grebe Behavior Explosion On The Farmington 4-Way Pond
These grebes are typically pretty lethargic this time of year but on this morning things went a little nuts for a few minutes.
Male American Kestrel (and a meadowlark with a death wish)
After all the time I’ve spent in the field watching and photographing birds and their behaviors I still occasionally see something that surprises me.
Several Birds Of Two Species Battling Over A Fish
This fish must have been an epicurean delight because there sure were a lot of birds fighting over it for a long time.
Sage Grouse Performing And Fighting On A Lek
This experience with Greater Sage Grouse was one of my most memorable in the field.
Red-tailed Hawks Fighting Amongst The Wires
Skirmishing raptors are always fun to photograph, even when there are wires in the way.