Diurnal Raptors – Page 15 – Feathered Photography

Birds Archive by category "Diurnal Raptors" (Page 15)

Adult Rough-legged Hawk In Full Flight

Yesterday morning the fog was threatening but it mostly stayed away.

The One Disadvantage Of Photographing Birds In Early Morning

Around here you only have to worry about it in winter. (4 photos)

Prairie Falcon Trying To Carry A Richardson’s Ground Squirrel In Flight

A classic case of biting off more than you can chew.

Adult Male Rough-legged Hawk In Flight

And a series of three wicked snowstorms, the first of which blew in last night.

A Distant Merlin

And my (very good) excuse for such a brief post this morning.

Same Kestrel, Same Perch, Different Day, Different Behavior

This handsome male is a confirmed creature of habit, just like me.

Rough-legged Hawk In Flight, Finally

And fighting lunacy with lunacy… using birds.

Rough-legged Hawk Stretching At Sunrise

I guess I’m becoming a little more tolerant of unnatural perches.

A Couple Of Rough-legged Hawks From Yesterday Morning

Beautiful warm light can make me overlook some shortcomings.

Male American Kestrel In A Variety Of Poses

And a Rough-legged Hawk thrown in for good measure.

Rough-legged Hawk Inspecting His Belly

A photo that messes with my head.

Some Recent Birds

Five photos, five species.

Northern Harrier Takeoff From A Tumbleweed Perch

I haven’t been able to get any new harrier photos I like for a very long time but yesterday morning this one came through for me.

Rufous Male Red-tailed Hawk Taking Off With Prey (or carrion?)

I found him again yesterday morning and this time he was already enjoying breakfast when I arrived.

Male American Kestrel Posing In Side Light

Side light can be a challenge but sometimes nature comes to the rescue.

Category: Diurnal Raptors