Yesterday I Had A Two Merlin Morning At Bear River MBR
On average I photograph Merlins less often than once per year so to get two of them in my viewfinder on the same morning was a momentous occasion.
Category: Birds
Loggerhead Shrikes – A Pair Of Lovebirds
Shrikes have been an elusive subject for me for some time now so getting this mated pair in the frame together was a real treat.
Some Very Thoughtful Neighbors And A Progress Report On My Back Surgery
Willet – Two Shots I Like And One That Broke My Heart
I got many photos I like of this bird but I screwed up on the only one that could have been spectacular.
Burrowing Owl Amongst The Wildflowers
An Example Of Why A Shakedown Cruise For A New RV Is A Must
I’d much rather find the kinks on a short trip close to home than on one of my much longer trips to MT, ID or WY!
Field Marks Of A Juvenile Golden In Flight (landing)
The Maiden Voyage Of My New Camping Trailer
Red-tailed Hawk – Gathering Nesting Material Is Very Hard Work
When it comes to gathering nesting material this male Red-tailed Hawk might be the hardest working raptor I’ve ever photographed.
Some Recent Non-bird Critters
Some have fur and some have scales but there isn’t a feather to be found in this collection. All photos were taken three days ago.
Red-tailed Hawk Carrying Nesting Material To The Nest
Yesterday morning I found another pair of nest-building Red-tailed Hawks. Neither bird is a rufous color morph (like the female in the pair I’ve been photographing recently) but they’re still great photo subjects and I was able to document several interesting behaviors.
Western Meadowlark Triple Wing Stretch
Willet Wars
Horned Lark Taking Off Down The Runway
A shot I often try to get just for the challenge of it. And believe me, it’s a challenge.
Singing Western Meadowlark – An Accidental Success
Sometimes things go right even when you screw up. I just wish it happened more often.
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Loggerhead Shrikes – A Pair Of Lovebirds
Shrikes have been an elusive subject for me for some time now so getting this mated pair in the frame together was a real treat.
Some Very Thoughtful Neighbors And A Progress Report On My Back Surgery
Willet – Two Shots I Like And One That Broke My Heart
I got many photos I like of this bird but I screwed up on the only one that could have been spectacular.
Burrowing Owl Amongst The Wildflowers
An Example Of Why A Shakedown Cruise For A New RV Is A Must
I’d much rather find the kinks on a short trip close to home than on one of my much longer trips to MT, ID or WY!
Field Marks Of A Juvenile Golden In Flight (landing)
The Maiden Voyage Of My New Camping Trailer
Red-tailed Hawk – Gathering Nesting Material Is Very Hard Work
When it comes to gathering nesting material this male Red-tailed Hawk might be the hardest working raptor I’ve ever photographed.
Some Recent Non-bird Critters
Some have fur and some have scales but there isn’t a feather to be found in this collection. All photos were taken three days ago.
Red-tailed Hawk Carrying Nesting Material To The Nest
Yesterday morning I found another pair of nest-building Red-tailed Hawks. Neither bird is a rufous color morph (like the female in the pair I’ve been photographing recently) but they’re still great photo subjects and I was able to document several interesting behaviors.
Western Meadowlark Triple Wing Stretch
Willet Wars
Horned Lark Taking Off Down The Runway
A shot I often try to get just for the challenge of it. And believe me, it’s a challenge.
Singing Western Meadowlark – An Accidental Success
Sometimes things go right even when you screw up. I just wish it happened more often.