Diurnal Raptors – Page 42 – Feathered Photography

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.

Carp As A Food Source At Farmington Bay WMA

Plus a potential bump in the road for Feathered Photography.

Northern Harrier Hunting And In Flight With Prey

I photographed this harrier hovering over prey and then flying off with the vole it caught immediately after.

Preening Rough-legged Hawk – The Rest Of The Story

There’s more to preening and grooming than just repairing damaged feathers.

Rough-legged Hawk In A Delightful Preening Pose

Birds preen for very good reason.

Male American Kestrel Acting Strangely

I’ve had a change of heart about the likely cause of his unusual behavior.

Capitalization of Bird Common Names…

and the long and bloody path to getting it “right”.

Red-tailed Hawk Takeoff Series At Farmington Yesterday

Plus a bad photography habit I can’t completely shake.

Category: Diurnal Raptors