Category: Diurnal Raptors
A Male American Kestrel And An Unfortunate Choice Of Perch
Probably My Last Turkey Vultures Of The Year
White-crowned Sparrow In Flight Yesterday Morning
Young Red-tailed Hawk Preening, Or Attempting To
Because of their goofy behaviors, young raptors may be my favorite photo subjects. (3 photos)
Swainson’s Hawks – Sleeping Unihemispherically?
A pretty nifty trick that even allows birds to sleep while they’re migrating over water. (6 photos)
Turkey Vulture Taking Off And In Flight
Turkey Vulture Showing Off What I Think Is Their Best Field Mark
By “best” field mark, I mean the field mark that is most easily seen while they’re in flight and most reliable in confirming their ID from a distance.
Male American Kestrel Struggling To Stay On A Spindly Perch
Golden Eagle Flying Down A Mountain With Blooming Rabbitbrush In The Background
An oldie but goodie that set in motion an unfortunate series of events that came to a head last night.
Coyotes Stealing A Jackrabbit From Two Golden Eagles
Swainson’s Hawk In Flight
Swainson’s Hawk Takeoff Series
Finally, a bird in good light after several days of fog, overcast skies and wind. (5 photos)
Trip Report
Peekaboo Swainson’s Hawk In Flight
Yesterday was one of the best single days for both weather and bird photography I’ve ever had in the Centennial Valley.
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A Male American Kestrel And An Unfortunate Choice Of Perch
Probably My Last Turkey Vultures Of The Year
White-crowned Sparrow In Flight Yesterday Morning
Young Red-tailed Hawk Preening, Or Attempting To
Because of their goofy behaviors, young raptors may be my favorite photo subjects. (3 photos)
Swainson’s Hawks – Sleeping Unihemispherically?
A pretty nifty trick that even allows birds to sleep while they’re migrating over water. (6 photos)
Turkey Vulture Taking Off And In Flight
Turkey Vulture Showing Off What I Think Is Their Best Field Mark
By “best” field mark, I mean the field mark that is most easily seen while they’re in flight and most reliable in confirming their ID from a distance.
Male American Kestrel Struggling To Stay On A Spindly Perch
Golden Eagle Flying Down A Mountain With Blooming Rabbitbrush In The Background
An oldie but goodie that set in motion an unfortunate series of events that came to a head last night.
Coyotes Stealing A Jackrabbit From Two Golden Eagles
Swainson’s Hawk In Flight
Swainson’s Hawk Takeoff Series
Finally, a bird in good light after several days of fog, overcast skies and wind. (5 photos)
Trip Report
Peekaboo Swainson’s Hawk In Flight
Yesterday was one of the best single days for both weather and bird photography I’ve ever had in the Centennial Valley.