Male Western Kingbird Displaying, Then Taking Off
The Western Kingbird is known for its belligerent behavior and at least 9 aggressive displays have been identified. The Wing Flutter is one of them.
Category: Behaviors
Burrowing Owl – Leaning And Screaming At Takeoff
It’s my working theory that Burrowing Owls may lean into the take-off at a flatter angle than most other raptors. The angle of launch of this juvenile is just one of many examples I’ve photographed recently.
Dark Morph Red-tailed Hawk And An Annoying Magpie
I spent eleven interesting minutes with this striking red-tail as it hunted, fed and interacted with a persistent magpie.
Juvenile Burrowing Owl Walking The High-wire
This gutsy little juvenile Burrowing Owl pulled off at least one maneuver that might make the Flying Wallendas jealous.
Red-tailed Hawk Chicks Throw Up Pellets Too
In Bird Photography One Thing Often Leads To Another…
In a recent post I mentioned a little trick one can use to locate sapsucker and flicker nest cavities. It really works.
Blackbirds Mobbing Hawks On The Nest
Last week I photographed Brewer’s Blackbirds as they relentlessly mobbed a family of Red-tailed Hawks on a nest in Montana.
Red-tailed Hawks On The Nest With Chicks
I don’t photograph raptors on the nest very often but for me this situation was a worthy exception.
A Nesting Cavity Tree Tragedy And An Image To Ease My Disappointment
I’ve returned home from my Montana/Idaho camping trip and overall the trip was spectacular but the good times were tempered by a nasty surprise on my first day there.
Swainson’s Hawk Casting A Pellet
I’m always fascinated by both the process and the resulting photos of birds ejecting pellets.
Fighting Sage Grouse – From Photo Feast To Photo Famine
Recently I’ve made two camping trips largely in pursuit of Sage Grouse. The first was a boom and the latter a huge bust.
Yet One More Kingbird – A Takeoff Pose I Like A Lot
For the past few days a mated pair of Western Kingbirds has been trying to decide on a nesting site and as of yesterday that decision has been made.
The Cloaca And A Lesson In Bird “Poop”
Since you’re reading this you’re probably a birder, bird photographer or nature lover and have seen your share of “pooping” birds.
Bear River Cliff Swallows
I don’t believe that I photograph any species more pugnacious than the Cliff Swallow. Their combative nature can lead to some interesting photo opportunities but they’re so darned quick that doing it well is very difficult.
Eureka! Western Grebes Really Do Have Wings
The fully extended wings of Western Grebes are rarely seen by humans for several reasons:
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Burrowing Owl – Leaning And Screaming At Takeoff
It’s my working theory that Burrowing Owls may lean into the take-off at a flatter angle than most other raptors. The angle of launch of this juvenile is just one of many examples I’ve photographed recently.
Dark Morph Red-tailed Hawk And An Annoying Magpie
I spent eleven interesting minutes with this striking red-tail as it hunted, fed and interacted with a persistent magpie.
Juvenile Burrowing Owl Walking The High-wire
This gutsy little juvenile Burrowing Owl pulled off at least one maneuver that might make the Flying Wallendas jealous.
Red-tailed Hawk Chicks Throw Up Pellets Too
In Bird Photography One Thing Often Leads To Another…
In a recent post I mentioned a little trick one can use to locate sapsucker and flicker nest cavities. It really works.
Blackbirds Mobbing Hawks On The Nest
Last week I photographed Brewer’s Blackbirds as they relentlessly mobbed a family of Red-tailed Hawks on a nest in Montana.
Red-tailed Hawks On The Nest With Chicks
I don’t photograph raptors on the nest very often but for me this situation was a worthy exception.
A Nesting Cavity Tree Tragedy And An Image To Ease My Disappointment
I’ve returned home from my Montana/Idaho camping trip and overall the trip was spectacular but the good times were tempered by a nasty surprise on my first day there.
Swainson’s Hawk Casting A Pellet
I’m always fascinated by both the process and the resulting photos of birds ejecting pellets.
Fighting Sage Grouse – From Photo Feast To Photo Famine
Recently I’ve made two camping trips largely in pursuit of Sage Grouse. The first was a boom and the latter a huge bust.
Yet One More Kingbird – A Takeoff Pose I Like A Lot
For the past few days a mated pair of Western Kingbirds has been trying to decide on a nesting site and as of yesterday that decision has been made.
The Cloaca And A Lesson In Bird “Poop”
Since you’re reading this you’re probably a birder, bird photographer or nature lover and have seen your share of “pooping” birds.
Bear River Cliff Swallows
I don’t believe that I photograph any species more pugnacious than the Cliff Swallow. Their combative nature can lead to some interesting photo opportunities but they’re so darned quick that doing it well is very difficult.
Eureka! Western Grebes Really Do Have Wings
The fully extended wings of Western Grebes are rarely seen by humans for several reasons: