Category: Birds
An Unusual Cormorant Fishing Technique
It isn’t known if this is a novel technique unique to only a few individuals or it’s more widespread among cormorants but just hadn’t been seen or recorded before. Either way, I think it’s fascinating.
Northern Harrier Tilted My Way In Flight
I know I’ve posted a lot of harrier photos over the years but I do love them, as evidenced by the vanity plate on my pickup and the graphic at the top of my blog.
Belted Kingfisher Beating Up On A Fish
They say that a little motion blur can be a good thing because of the action it implies. I’m far from convinced that’s true but opinions may (or may not) vary.
Ruffed Grouse Have Built-in ‘Snowshoes’ And They’re Not Made of Feathers
Male Sage Grouse Strutting On The Lek
I don’t believe I’ve ever been colder while photographing birds than I was with these grouse on their lek
Loggerhead Shrike Interpretive Panel
Juvenile White-crowned Sparrow In An Appealing Setting
Several times each year I make it a point to pay homage to some of the “common species”.
Male American Kestrel With A Big Fat Vole
In fact it’s one of the largest voles I’ve seen (don’t worry, there’s nothing graphic here).
Male Common Goldeneye In Flight
I rarely succeed with Common Goldeneyes in flight but I’m happy with this image from yesterday.
Sage Thrasher Throwing Up Multiple Fruit Pits
This series of photos may be just a little too timely for anyone who partied too hearty last night on New Year’s Eve… 🙂
Western Meadowlark Taking Off With Prey
Barn Owl Flying Over The Phrags
Camping Trailer Update
Many readers have asked me to post photos of the modifications I’m doing to my new “covered wagon”. Today’s post is a beginning.
An Avocet Sandwich
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An Unusual Cormorant Fishing Technique
It isn’t known if this is a novel technique unique to only a few individuals or it’s more widespread among cormorants but just hadn’t been seen or recorded before. Either way, I think it’s fascinating.
Northern Harrier Tilted My Way In Flight
I know I’ve posted a lot of harrier photos over the years but I do love them, as evidenced by the vanity plate on my pickup and the graphic at the top of my blog.
Belted Kingfisher Beating Up On A Fish
They say that a little motion blur can be a good thing because of the action it implies. I’m far from convinced that’s true but opinions may (or may not) vary.
Ruffed Grouse Have Built-in ‘Snowshoes’ And They’re Not Made of Feathers
Male Sage Grouse Strutting On The Lek
I don’t believe I’ve ever been colder while photographing birds than I was with these grouse on their lek
Loggerhead Shrike Interpretive Panel
Juvenile White-crowned Sparrow In An Appealing Setting
Several times each year I make it a point to pay homage to some of the “common species”.
Male American Kestrel With A Big Fat Vole
In fact it’s one of the largest voles I’ve seen (don’t worry, there’s nothing graphic here).
Male Common Goldeneye In Flight
I rarely succeed with Common Goldeneyes in flight but I’m happy with this image from yesterday.
Sage Thrasher Throwing Up Multiple Fruit Pits
This series of photos may be just a little too timely for anyone who partied too hearty last night on New Year’s Eve… 🙂
Western Meadowlark Taking Off With Prey
Barn Owl Flying Over The Phrags
Camping Trailer Update
Many readers have asked me to post photos of the modifications I’m doing to my new “covered wagon”. Today’s post is a beginning.
