Male American Kestrel (and a meadowlark with a death wish)
After all the time I’ve spent in the field watching and photographing birds and their behaviors I still occasionally see something that surprises me.
Category: Behaviors
Peregrine Falcon On A Duck Kill
A Playful Juvenile Western Grebe
Many bird species are known to play and I photographed a juvenile Western Grebe doing just that three days ago at Farmington Bay WMA.
High Steppin’ Coot
A goofy pose when combined with outrageous-looking body parts makes me smile, especially when the subject is an American Coot.
I Thought This Grebe Might Break Its Neck During This Stretch
Western Grebes Posing Up A Storm
This time of year our Western Grebes are pretty laid back. The tensions of breeding season are over…
Red-tailed Hawk With Nesting Material, In Late October!
Raptors carrying nesting material in late fall is something I rarely see or photograph.
Several Birds Of Two Species Battling Over A Fish
This fish must have been an epicurean delight because there sure were a lot of birds fighting over it for a long time.
Male American Kestrel Trying To Swallow A Frozen Tail
Grebe With A Big Fish And Two First-of-season Bird Species – Yay!
Pied-billed Grebe – A Unique (and entertaining) Way Of Diving
Researchers have named at least six different diving methods in Pied-billed Grebes but I find this one to be the most entertaining to watch.
Barn Swallow Adult And Fledgling – Finally, Perfect Timing
Sage Grouse Performing And Fighting On A Lek
This experience with Greater Sage Grouse was one of my most memorable in the field.
Magpie With A Praying Mantis Egg Case (and an ingenious food strategy)
Back-To-Back American Kestrels – Male And Female With Prey
I got relatively close to two kestrels, a male and a female, both with prey, within four minutes. Miracles do happen…
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Peregrine Falcon On A Duck Kill
A Playful Juvenile Western Grebe
Many bird species are known to play and I photographed a juvenile Western Grebe doing just that three days ago at Farmington Bay WMA.
High Steppin’ Coot
A goofy pose when combined with outrageous-looking body parts makes me smile, especially when the subject is an American Coot.
I Thought This Grebe Might Break Its Neck During This Stretch
Western Grebes Posing Up A Storm
This time of year our Western Grebes are pretty laid back. The tensions of breeding season are over…
Red-tailed Hawk With Nesting Material, In Late October!
Raptors carrying nesting material in late fall is something I rarely see or photograph.
Several Birds Of Two Species Battling Over A Fish
This fish must have been an epicurean delight because there sure were a lot of birds fighting over it for a long time.
Male American Kestrel Trying To Swallow A Frozen Tail
Grebe With A Big Fish And Two First-of-season Bird Species – Yay!
Pied-billed Grebe – A Unique (and entertaining) Way Of Diving
Researchers have named at least six different diving methods in Pied-billed Grebes but I find this one to be the most entertaining to watch.
Barn Swallow Adult And Fledgling – Finally, Perfect Timing
Sage Grouse Performing And Fighting On A Lek
This experience with Greater Sage Grouse was one of my most memorable in the field.
Magpie With A Praying Mantis Egg Case (and an ingenious food strategy)
Back-To-Back American Kestrels – Male And Female With Prey
I got relatively close to two kestrels, a male and a female, both with prey, within four minutes. Miracles do happen…