Do Cooper’s Hawks Have Nostril Baffles Similar To Those Of Falcons?
If so I got my first good look at those marvels of biological engineering three days ago.
Category: Diurnal Raptors
Bald Eagle Landing Series
Why does the trailing edge of the wings of some sub-adult Bald Eagles in flight have an irregular appearance rather than the “straight-cut” look of most other eagles?
Cooper’s Hawk – An Unusually “Tame” Juvenile In The Mountains
I’m on a roll. Sixteen minutes after I left the tamest Belted Kingfisher I’ve ever photographed (photos I posted yesterday) I found the tamest Cooper’s Hawk I’ve ever seen or photographed. Around here both species are notoriously difficult to approach, especially in a wild setting.
Male Northern Harrier Diving On Prey
The incredibly athletic twisting dives of Northern Harriers on prey are always impressive to witness (and difficult to photograph well) but when it’s an adult male, a “Gray Ghost”, for me at least it’s extra special.
“Stuff” Going On In The Mountains Yesterday Morning
Rough-legged Hawks
In my view Rough-legged Hawks are spectacularly handsome raptors whether perched or in flight, even in poor light.
Wet Red-tailed Hawk Perched, Taking Off And In Flight
Immature Red-tailed Hawk With A Rodent
Merlin in Deep Shade
Plus some of the challenges I’m facing right now that affect my blogging and may do so in the future.
Immature Swainson’s Hawk Amongst The Sunflowers
There are more very similar colors in these photos than you can shake the proverbial stick at.
Yesterday’s Turkey Vultures
I don’t post photos of Turkey Vultures often but yesterday, International Vulture Awareness Day, was perfect timing to have an encounter with them.
Northern Harrier – How Gaze Stabilization Saved An Interesting Photo
It took me years to realize what saved this image. Prepare yourself for some photo and bird geekiness as I explain.
Juvenile Red-tailed Hawk – The Rest Of The Story
Plus… Yesterday morning I finally spent some time with the Brown Pelican on the Bear River that has caused so much excitment lately in the birding community.
Juvenile Red-tailed Hawk – Mystery Behavior
The behavior isn’t a mystery to me but it will have to remain so to my readers until tomorrow. I’ll explain why.
Red-tailed Hawk Taking Off From A Lichen-covered Rock
A combination of angle and flight posture of a raptor taking off that I rarely capture.
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Bald Eagle Landing Series
Why does the trailing edge of the wings of some sub-adult Bald Eagles in flight have an irregular appearance rather than the “straight-cut” look of most other eagles?
Cooper’s Hawk – An Unusually “Tame” Juvenile In The Mountains
I’m on a roll. Sixteen minutes after I left the tamest Belted Kingfisher I’ve ever photographed (photos I posted yesterday) I found the tamest Cooper’s Hawk I’ve ever seen or photographed. Around here both species are notoriously difficult to approach, especially in a wild setting.
Male Northern Harrier Diving On Prey
The incredibly athletic twisting dives of Northern Harriers on prey are always impressive to witness (and difficult to photograph well) but when it’s an adult male, a “Gray Ghost”, for me at least it’s extra special.
“Stuff” Going On In The Mountains Yesterday Morning
Rough-legged Hawks
In my view Rough-legged Hawks are spectacularly handsome raptors whether perched or in flight, even in poor light.
Wet Red-tailed Hawk Perched, Taking Off And In Flight
Immature Red-tailed Hawk With A Rodent
Merlin in Deep Shade
Plus some of the challenges I’m facing right now that affect my blogging and may do so in the future.
Immature Swainson’s Hawk Amongst The Sunflowers
There are more very similar colors in these photos than you can shake the proverbial stick at.
Yesterday’s Turkey Vultures
I don’t post photos of Turkey Vultures often but yesterday, International Vulture Awareness Day, was perfect timing to have an encounter with them.
Northern Harrier – How Gaze Stabilization Saved An Interesting Photo
It took me years to realize what saved this image. Prepare yourself for some photo and bird geekiness as I explain.
Juvenile Red-tailed Hawk – The Rest Of The Story
Plus… Yesterday morning I finally spent some time with the Brown Pelican on the Bear River that has caused so much excitment lately in the birding community.
Juvenile Red-tailed Hawk – Mystery Behavior
The behavior isn’t a mystery to me but it will have to remain so to my readers until tomorrow. I’ll explain why.
Red-tailed Hawk Taking Off From A Lichen-covered Rock
A combination of angle and flight posture of a raptor taking off that I rarely capture.