Category: Behaviors
Wilson’s Warblers, Wood Warblers And Rictal Bristles
Here’s a little warbler detail I’ll bet many birders miss. Until recently I’d certainly missed it.
White-crowned Sparrow – A Common Bird In An Uncommon Pose
I suspect feathers can’t endure much more flexure stress than this without breaking.
Swainson’s Hawks – A Food Exchange That Didn’t Go As Planned
But you certainly have to give them credit for their creative approach to the transfer.
Immature Western Tanager After A Dainty Bath
MacGillivray’s Warbler – Big Stretch For Aphids
Antelope Island Burrowing Owls Ten Years Ago Today
Western Grebe Still Incubating Eggs Yesterday Morning
Seems to me that these grebes are cutting the nesting season window a little tight.
Female Western Tanager Showing Her Apparent Displeasure
Juvenile Western Tanager Investigating A Potential Snack
A matter of a few inches can make the difference between a rather pedestrian image and one that’s far more interesting.
Downy Woodpecker On Mullein
I thought mullein was an unusual perch for the species but I guess Downy Woodpeckers aren’t picky about where they find their ‘bugs’.
A Young Cedar Waxwing And The Mosquito Hawk That Kept On Giving
Yellow Warblers On Thistle
Thistle, especially when flowering, can provide an attractive setting for bird photographs but it does have its challenges.
Prairie Falcon Struggling With Large Prey
A Northern Shoveler is unusually large prey for a Prairie Falcon but this young female pulled off the kill in spectacular fashion.
Juvenile Mountain Bluebird – An Aborted Takeoff Or Something Else?
Sometimes it’s hard to assign motivation or intention to a behavior, especially when it involves an ungainly and inexperienced young bird.
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Wilson’s Warblers, Wood Warblers And Rictal Bristles
Here’s a little warbler detail I’ll bet many birders miss. Until recently I’d certainly missed it.
White-crowned Sparrow – A Common Bird In An Uncommon Pose
I suspect feathers can’t endure much more flexure stress than this without breaking.
Swainson’s Hawks – A Food Exchange That Didn’t Go As Planned
But you certainly have to give them credit for their creative approach to the transfer.
Immature Western Tanager After A Dainty Bath
MacGillivray’s Warbler – Big Stretch For Aphids
Antelope Island Burrowing Owls Ten Years Ago Today
Western Grebe Still Incubating Eggs Yesterday Morning
Seems to me that these grebes are cutting the nesting season window a little tight.
Female Western Tanager Showing Her Apparent Displeasure
Juvenile Western Tanager Investigating A Potential Snack
A matter of a few inches can make the difference between a rather pedestrian image and one that’s far more interesting.
Downy Woodpecker On Mullein
I thought mullein was an unusual perch for the species but I guess Downy Woodpeckers aren’t picky about where they find their ‘bugs’.
A Young Cedar Waxwing And The Mosquito Hawk That Kept On Giving
Yellow Warblers On Thistle
Thistle, especially when flowering, can provide an attractive setting for bird photographs but it does have its challenges.
Prairie Falcon Struggling With Large Prey
A Northern Shoveler is unusually large prey for a Prairie Falcon but this young female pulled off the kill in spectacular fashion.
Juvenile Mountain Bluebird – An Aborted Takeoff Or Something Else?
Sometimes it’s hard to assign motivation or intention to a behavior, especially when it involves an ungainly and inexperienced young bird.