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.
Category: Behaviors
Long-billed Curlew Courtship Display – Bill-stroking
An intimate curlew behavior I’ve only seen once and I was lucky enough to document it with photos.
Male Belted Kingfisher Reacting To A Swallow Attack
His reactions seemed a little overdramatic if you ask me. After all, kingfishers are 9 times larger (heavier) than Cliff Swallows.
Lazuli Buntings And More Mink Sightings From Yesterday Morning
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
The Oversexed And Highly Aggressive Spotted Sandpiper
While watching the sexual and pugnacious antics of these sandpipers I described the situation as a “sex circus” to my shooting companion. Not far from the truth if you ask me.
Have You Ever Seen The Preen Gland (oil gland) Of A Yellow Warbler?
Yesterday’s Surprise Osprey
A surprise because it was fishing a small meandering stream instead of one of several nearby large bodies of water.
Savannah Sparrow With A Mouthful Of Insects
Red-tailed Hawk Running The Gauntlet
A Vivid Reminder From A Violet-green Swallow
Why Cliff Swallows Raise And Flutter Their Wings When Gathering Mud Or Nesting Material
Cliff Swallows are highly belligerent and pugnacious toward others of their own kind, especially when gathering nesting material but almost any time will do.
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Long-billed Curlew Courtship Display – Bill-stroking
An intimate curlew behavior I’ve only seen once and I was lucky enough to document it with photos.
Male Belted Kingfisher Reacting To A Swallow Attack
His reactions seemed a little overdramatic if you ask me. After all, kingfishers are 9 times larger (heavier) than Cliff Swallows.
Lazuli Buntings And More Mink Sightings From Yesterday Morning
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
The Oversexed And Highly Aggressive Spotted Sandpiper
While watching the sexual and pugnacious antics of these sandpipers I described the situation as a “sex circus” to my shooting companion. Not far from the truth if you ask me.
Have You Ever Seen The Preen Gland (oil gland) Of A Yellow Warbler?
Yesterday’s Surprise Osprey
A surprise because it was fishing a small meandering stream instead of one of several nearby large bodies of water.
Savannah Sparrow With A Mouthful Of Insects
Red-tailed Hawk Running The Gauntlet
A Vivid Reminder From A Violet-green Swallow
Why Cliff Swallows Raise And Flutter Their Wings When Gathering Mud Or Nesting Material
Cliff Swallows are highly belligerent and pugnacious toward others of their own kind, especially when gathering nesting material but almost any time will do.