Prairie Falcon Attempting An Incognito Takeoff
High perches are unusual in the flat bottomland expanses of Montana’s huge Centennial Valley so the few that exist can be a draw for raptors and other birds.
Category: Diurnal Raptors
Fledgling Red-tailed Hawk Trying To Walk A “Tightrope”…
A Flawed Bald Eagle Image On The 4th Of July
My original intention today was to post an image of a glorious adult Bald Eagle in flight in celebration of Independence Day. It didn’t happen…
A Clumsy Red-tailed Hawk Fledgling From Yet Another Nest
Yesterday morning was a bittersweet experience for me on the young Red-tailed Hawk front. I’m afraid I have some bad news but it will be balanced by much more positive developments.
Red-tailed Hawk Chick Making A Hazardous Return To Its Nest
One of the most interesting experiences I’ve ever had with raptors was watching this youngster try to figure out how to safely return to its nest on the side of a cliff.
Red-tailed Hawk – A Teaser For Tomorrow’s Post
First an explanation as to why I’m holding back and only posting a teaser this morning.
Red-tailed Hawk In Flight With A Duckling For His Chicks
Northern Harrier At An Unconventional Angle At Takeoff – plus…
Update On The Red-tailed Hawk Chicks Whose Nest Was Blown Down
Several readers requested that I report back about the status of these chicks when I learned anything new.
One Of The Scroungiest Looking Red-tailed Hawks I’ve Photographed
Most birds I post on my blog are attractive and well coiffed. I’m posting this one for exactly the opposite reason.
This Is What Can Happen When A Red-tailed Hawk Nest Is Blown Down
The shortsightedness and thoughtlessness of mankind aren’t the only threats to nesting birds. Natural events can play a role too.
A Use Of One Of My Images That Warms The Heart Of This Old Teacher
On March 20 of this year I received a request from Kylee Wiseman to use one of my American Kestrel images as a reference for a painting.
Kingbird Riding The Back Of A Red-tailed Hawk In Flight With Prey
These are poor quality shots but they include two interesting behaviors from two different species so I thought they were worth a look-see.
Ferruginous Hawk Perched, Taking Off And In Flight
This largest of the North American buteos put on quite a show for me as it lifted off in beautiful light with dark mountains in the background.
Male Northern Harrier Giving Me The Evil Eye
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Fledgling Red-tailed Hawk Trying To Walk A “Tightrope”…
A Flawed Bald Eagle Image On The 4th Of July
My original intention today was to post an image of a glorious adult Bald Eagle in flight in celebration of Independence Day. It didn’t happen…
A Clumsy Red-tailed Hawk Fledgling From Yet Another Nest
Yesterday morning was a bittersweet experience for me on the young Red-tailed Hawk front. I’m afraid I have some bad news but it will be balanced by much more positive developments.
Red-tailed Hawk Chick Making A Hazardous Return To Its Nest
One of the most interesting experiences I’ve ever had with raptors was watching this youngster try to figure out how to safely return to its nest on the side of a cliff.
Red-tailed Hawk – A Teaser For Tomorrow’s Post
First an explanation as to why I’m holding back and only posting a teaser this morning.
Red-tailed Hawk In Flight With A Duckling For His Chicks
Northern Harrier At An Unconventional Angle At Takeoff – plus…
Update On The Red-tailed Hawk Chicks Whose Nest Was Blown Down
Several readers requested that I report back about the status of these chicks when I learned anything new.
One Of The Scroungiest Looking Red-tailed Hawks I’ve Photographed
Most birds I post on my blog are attractive and well coiffed. I’m posting this one for exactly the opposite reason.
This Is What Can Happen When A Red-tailed Hawk Nest Is Blown Down
The shortsightedness and thoughtlessness of mankind aren’t the only threats to nesting birds. Natural events can play a role too.
A Use Of One Of My Images That Warms The Heart Of This Old Teacher
On March 20 of this year I received a request from Kylee Wiseman to use one of my American Kestrel images as a reference for a painting.
Kingbird Riding The Back Of A Red-tailed Hawk In Flight With Prey
These are poor quality shots but they include two interesting behaviors from two different species so I thought they were worth a look-see.
Ferruginous Hawk Perched, Taking Off And In Flight
This largest of the North American buteos put on quite a show for me as it lifted off in beautiful light with dark mountains in the background.
