Diurnal Raptors – Page 39 – Feathered Photography

The Dangers Of Image Theft And Copyright Infringement

And the advantages of registering our important photos with the US Copyright Office.

Red-tailed Hawk Takeoff In Low Light

I’m becoming convinced that weather radar is often worse than worthless.

Peregrine Falcon Looking Back At Me In Flight

I believe it to be a juvenile transitioning into adult plumage.

Red-tailed Hawk With A “Double-decker” Upper Bill

And no, I’m not kidding.

A Favorite Northern Harrier Photo

It took me about six years to get a shot like this that met all my requirements and in the four years since then I haven’t been able to do it again.

Sibling Red-tailed Hawk Fledglings In Different Curiosity Poses

At this tender age they’re curious about everything.

Juvenile Golden Eagle In Flight

This is one of the better views I have of the field marks of a juvenile Golden Eagle in flight.

A New Way To Report Banded American Kestrels

Now that much of the preliminary work for this project has been done HawkWatch International needs eyes. Lots of eyes.

Meet Jack, HawkWatch International’s New Merlin

Yesterday I visited with old friends at HawkWatch International and met their new education bird, a flashy little male Merlin.

A Montana Merlin And Some News From HawkWatch International

I’m quite excited about this news from HWI.

Golden Eagle In Flight Against A Mountainside

I was amazed when this photo turned out as well as it did in such low light.

A Serendipitous American Kestrel Yesterday Morning

It was almost like I called this bird out of the sky.

Rough-legged Hawk Kiting In The Wind

I spent more time with this Rough-legged Hawk than I have with any other raptor in flight.

Male American Kestrels Getting Some Tail

And there’s more than one way to get it done.

Tundra Swan In Flight And Mating Golden Eagles

That’s a strange combination I know but there’s method to my madness.

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