Behaviors – Page 2 – Feathered Photography

A Magpie Acting Strangely And Me Missing The Obvious

Pretty soon I shouldn’t be missing stuff like that. (7 photos)

Yesterday’s Completely Unexpected Bald Eagles

I was very surprised to find at least four Bald Eagles yesterday in the west desert. (7 photos)

The Return Of The Neighborhood Cooper’s Hawk

That time of day my feeders are usually being mobbed by songbirds and the Coop was obviously looking for an easy meal. (4 photos)

It’s Molting Time On Antelope Island

Many of the birds I saw yesterday morning on Antelope Island were in one stage or another of the molting process. (4 photos and 1 video clip)

Intense Flower Color Reflecting On A Hummingbird’s Ventral Surfaces

Whether or not it appeals to you aesthetically, it’s an interesting phenomenon.

Battle-scarred Chukars

I’m still learning stuff about birds from my older photos. (3 photos)

My Recent Morning On Antelope Island

Birds, bugs and fire scars. (12 photos)

Hummingbirds In My Garden Yesterday

Hummers and tomato cages. (5 photos)

Rock Wrens On, Of All Things, Rocks

Including several recent fledglings that are messy with spider silk, plant debris and brine flies. (9 photos)

A Banner Year For Burrowing Owls On Antelope Island

I’m including some highly encouraging statistics about Burrowing Owls on the island. (12 photos)

Gulls ‘Bucket-mouthing’ Brine Flies

An amusing and highly effective feeding technique. (7 photos)

A Sage Thrasher With Chutzpah

I still don’t know if his aggression was directed at me, or his reflection, or both. (7 photos)

Female Brewer’s Blackbird Repeatedly Attacking An Adult Red-tailed Hawk In Flight

A series of aerial attacks that lasted for eight minutes. (9 photos)

Turkey Vulture Trying Hard To Cast A Pellet

Casting a pellet can be hard work, especially for large birds like vultures. (7 photos)

A Small Songbird ‘Counting Coup’ On An Adult Red-tailed Hawk

In the tradition of the Plains Indians. (3 photos)

Category: Behaviors