Behaviors – Page 73 – Feathered Photography

Ferruginous Hawk In Flight With Atypical Nesting Material

Not all raptor nesting material consists of twigs and sticks.

Harrier Takeoff – I’ve Never Seen A Raptor Wing Twisted Into Such A Shape

Birds and their feathers continue to surprise me with what they can do when they need to.

Short-eared Owl Fledglings Galore!

I’ve said before that this has been a banner year for breeding Short-eared Owls in northern Utah. Here’s more proof.

Two Creative Hunting Techniques From an Owl And A Hawk

Raptors can be quite innovative in their hunting techniques.

Short-eared Owl Throwing Up A Pellet

Yesterday morning in northern Utah this Short-eared Owl had a surprise waiting for me and it came at an unexpected moment.

Northern Harriers Transferring Food In Mid-air

I’ve been trying to photograph this behavior for years.

Lark Sparrow Trying To Manhandle Nesting Material

I often enjoy the little dramas in the lives of birds just as much as I do the bigger ones.

Red-tailed Hawk In Flight With Nesting Material

I seldom photograph raptors with nesting material because I won’t closely approach their nests but I got lucky with this female Red-tailed Hawk.

Barn Swallows Playin’ In The Mud

These swallows taught me some things.

Mating Swainson’s Hawks Series

Last week in northern Utah a pair of Swainson’s Hawks mated right in front of me. I’ve seen it happen fairly often over the years but this time they were close, I had good light, an unobstructed view and my camera was ready. I couldn’t believe my good fortune.