To the casual observer Loggerhead Shrikes may seem like just another songbird but in reality they’re fierce little predators whose prey includes arthropods, amphibians, reptiles, small mammals, roadkill and carrion. “Wannabe raptors” indeed.
And in this context I do mean stomping. First a brief explanation of the behavior, one I’ve seen multiple times with this species but have only rarely been able to photograph.
Have you ever accidentally (or on purpose, c’mon – admit it!) had your fingers stuck together by superglue? If so this swallow knows how you felt.
Amongst Bald Eagles tensions often rise over food. But whether or not a fight will actually break out can be very difficult to predict.
In some of these images the Hooded Mergansers have fish prey and in some they don’t but all photos document various behaviors.
I’ve documented a relatively insignificant but interesting and even amusing event in the life of a bird and I even managed to get a shot that I often attempt but rarely get with this species.
It isn’t known if this is a novel technique unique to only a few individuals or it’s more widespread among cormorants but just hadn’t been seen or recorded before. Either way, I think it’s fascinating.
They say that a little motion blur can be a good thing because of the action it implies. I’m far from convinced that’s true but opinions may (or may not) vary.
I don’t believe I’ve ever been colder while photographing birds than I was with these grouse on their lek
In fact it’s one of the largest voles I’ve seen (don’t worry, there’s nothing graphic here).
This series of photos may be just a little too timely for anyone who partied too hearty last night on New Year’s Eve… 🙂
I don’t have many Christmassy photos but this one certainly has the feel of the season.
