Category: Behaviors
Yellow-rumped Warbler Jumping Straight Up
Where there’s a will there’s a way, especially if you’re hungry, and even when there’s a significant obstacle to negotiate.
Black-chinned Hummingbird – Sharpness Matters, Especially When Cropping
Mountain Bluebirds At And Near Their Nest Cavity
A more comprehensive look at the Mountain Blubird pair near their nest cavity in the mountains.
Burrowing Owl Showing Evidence Of The Origin Of Their Common Name
If you’re going to dig or maintain a burrow in spring you’re very likely to end up looking a little like a kid who’s been playing in the mud.
Mountain Bluebirds At A Natural Nest Cavity
I look for Mountain Bluebirds nesting in natural cavities every spring but rarely find them. Yesterday I finally did but the shooting was tough.
Mating Red-tailed Hawks – The Rest Of The Story
Yesterday I documented the prenuptial flight of the male Red-tailed Hawk that I photographed two days ago in northern Utah. Today that story is continued with their mating.
Red-tailed Hawk Takeoff And Pre-nuptial Flight Yesterday Morning
Including one of the more unusual photos I’ve ever posted to Feathered Photography.
Rushing Western Grebes And Murphy’s Law
As hard and as often as I’ve tried over the years I’ve only been able to photograph grebes while they’re rushing, and do it well, two or three times.
Well, That Sure Didn’t Last Long
I thought I might have a welcome and entertaining avian distraction during the Covid-19 lockdown. Not gonna happen.
Nesting Eurasian Collared Doves
A diversion from my lockdown miseries almost within arm’s reach from my computer desk.
Female Williamson’s Sapsucker With A Load Of Angry Ants For Her Chicks
It gives me The Willies to think that most of these ants are still alive because I know from experience that they have a nasty bite..
Western Grebes With Chicks
I decided to post baby grebe hitchhikers this morning in the hope they will have a positive effect on my current funk. I suspect some of my readers could use a similar attitude adjustment.
Lark Sparrow Struggling With Cumbersome Nesting Material
Sidelit And Unusually Tame Northern Harrier
Without question this is the “tamest” Northern Harrier I’ve ever photographed and I’ve had thousands of them in my viewfinder over the years.
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Yellow-rumped Warbler Jumping Straight Up
Where there’s a will there’s a way, especially if you’re hungry, and even when there’s a significant obstacle to negotiate.
Black-chinned Hummingbird – Sharpness Matters, Especially When Cropping
Mountain Bluebirds At And Near Their Nest Cavity
A more comprehensive look at the Mountain Blubird pair near their nest cavity in the mountains.
Burrowing Owl Showing Evidence Of The Origin Of Their Common Name
If you’re going to dig or maintain a burrow in spring you’re very likely to end up looking a little like a kid who’s been playing in the mud.
Mountain Bluebirds At A Natural Nest Cavity
I look for Mountain Bluebirds nesting in natural cavities every spring but rarely find them. Yesterday I finally did but the shooting was tough.
Mating Red-tailed Hawks – The Rest Of The Story
Yesterday I documented the prenuptial flight of the male Red-tailed Hawk that I photographed two days ago in northern Utah. Today that story is continued with their mating.
Red-tailed Hawk Takeoff And Pre-nuptial Flight Yesterday Morning
Including one of the more unusual photos I’ve ever posted to Feathered Photography.
Rushing Western Grebes And Murphy’s Law
As hard and as often as I’ve tried over the years I’ve only been able to photograph grebes while they’re rushing, and do it well, two or three times.
Well, That Sure Didn’t Last Long
I thought I might have a welcome and entertaining avian distraction during the Covid-19 lockdown. Not gonna happen.
Nesting Eurasian Collared Doves
A diversion from my lockdown miseries almost within arm’s reach from my computer desk.
Female Williamson’s Sapsucker With A Load Of Angry Ants For Her Chicks
It gives me The Willies to think that most of these ants are still alive because I know from experience that they have a nasty bite..
Western Grebes With Chicks
I decided to post baby grebe hitchhikers this morning in the hope they will have a positive effect on my current funk. I suspect some of my readers could use a similar attitude adjustment.
Lark Sparrow Struggling With Cumbersome Nesting Material
Sidelit And Unusually Tame Northern Harrier
Without question this is the “tamest” Northern Harrier I’ve ever photographed and I’ve had thousands of them in my viewfinder over the years.