Behaviors – Page 25 – Feathered Photography

A Vivid Reminder From A Violet-green Swallow

In photography, light matters. It really does.

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.

House Wrens – An Unexpected Delivery

It wasn’t what was delivered that was unexpected. It was how it was delivered.

House Wrens At And Near Their Nest

Yesterday in the mountains was a House Wren kind of day.

Loggerhead Shrike With A Wasp

It isn’t a yellowjacket, hornet or paper wasp but I still think it’s a wasp.

Great Horned Owls And Montana Farm Memories

Partly for sentimental reasons I’ve wanted to post this first photo to my blog for a long time.

Western Kingbird Takeoff And Attempted Hijacking Of A Bullock’s Oriole Nest

A surprising attempt at nest thievery.

Red-tailed Hawk Chicks – An Update

Good news. In fact I’d call it great news.

Male Canvasbacks – When Push Comes To Shove

One of the more interesting bird behaviors I’ve been witness to.

Yesterday’s Gray Catbird

My first decent catbird photos of the year.

Red-tailed Hawk With A Food Delivery For Her Chicks

I seldom get such a good look at raptor prey.

Spotted Sandpiper – After The Bath

This may look like a typical wing stretch but looks can be deceiving and this one is.

Random Events In The Life Of A Kingfisher

Five days ago I spent about 40 minutes with a male Belted Kingfisher who even cooperated occasionally. These are some of the events I photographed that morning.

Yellow Warbler Eating An Aphid

An itty bitty snack.

A Much Better Look At One Of The Red-tailed Hawk Chicks

And a food exchange between their parents.

Category: Behaviors