A Lesson In Behavior From A Great Horned Owl
Because birds are so fast, familiarity with their behaviors is a valuable tool for anticipating interesting photographable moments.
Category: Miscellaneous
Rough-legged Hawk Inspecting His Belly
A Burrowing Owl And An Ocular Mystery
Incoming Tundra Swan – Duck!
It’s time to start looking for migrating Tundra Swans in northern Utah. But other swans need to keep an eye out for them too, for their own safety.
Recently I Found The Male Rufous Red-tailed Hawk Again
And when he took off he was kind enough to demonstrate a flight posture that some folks misinterpret.
Coyote Lying Down And Then Resting On The Shore At Sunrise
Even mundane moments like this one can be pretty special when a wild animal allows us such an intimate look into their world.
Male Rufous Red-tailed Hawk – An Unexpected Takeoff Maneuver
Young Burrowing Owl Siblings Doing Their ‘Cute’ Thing
Male Yellow Warbler – Fluffed Up, Singing and… Happy?
The ‘True’ Eyelids Of A Swainson’s Hawk
Since the eyelids of birds aren’t used in blinking we don’t get to see them very often.
Cedar Waxwing – Another Mysterious Behavior
Recently I’ve been posting a few photos documenting bird behaviors I don’t understand. Earlier this week it happened again, this time with Cedar Waxwings.
A Strange And Completely Unexpected Kingfisher Behavior
Over the years I’ve spent countless hours watching kingfishers through my lens but until a few days ago I’d never seen this.
Gray Catbird Interaction
Sopping Wet And Preening Yellow Warbler
Red-tailed Hawk Running The Gauntlet
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Rough-legged Hawk Inspecting His Belly
A Burrowing Owl And An Ocular Mystery
Incoming Tundra Swan – Duck!
It’s time to start looking for migrating Tundra Swans in northern Utah. But other swans need to keep an eye out for them too, for their own safety.
Recently I Found The Male Rufous Red-tailed Hawk Again
And when he took off he was kind enough to demonstrate a flight posture that some folks misinterpret.
Coyote Lying Down And Then Resting On The Shore At Sunrise
Even mundane moments like this one can be pretty special when a wild animal allows us such an intimate look into their world.
Male Rufous Red-tailed Hawk – An Unexpected Takeoff Maneuver
Young Burrowing Owl Siblings Doing Their ‘Cute’ Thing
Male Yellow Warbler – Fluffed Up, Singing and… Happy?
The ‘True’ Eyelids Of A Swainson’s Hawk
Since the eyelids of birds aren’t used in blinking we don’t get to see them very often.
Cedar Waxwing – Another Mysterious Behavior
Recently I’ve been posting a few photos documenting bird behaviors I don’t understand. Earlier this week it happened again, this time with Cedar Waxwings.
A Strange And Completely Unexpected Kingfisher Behavior
Over the years I’ve spent countless hours watching kingfishers through my lens but until a few days ago I’d never seen this.
