Turkey Vultures Stretching And Taking Off Yesterday Morning
Despite the mostly poor light it was an interesting morning for birds and wildlife and I did manage to get some vulture photos I like.
Category: Birds
The Painted Bison Of Antelope Island
Most folks don’t know much about them but the “painted bison” have become an iconic symbol of Antelope Island.
Male Red-tailed Hawk Repeatedly Carrying Nesting Material
After yesterday’s post featuring mating Red-tailed Hawks, today’s edition tells “the rest of the story”.
Mating Red-tailed Hawks – Déjà vu All Over Again
The Euphoric Rush Of Discovering Mountain Plovers In Northern Utah
Five years ago tomorrow I had one of my most memorable experiences with birds of any species in the field.
Western Grebes – The Whole Fam Damily
On only one occasion have I been able to include an entire family of 5 or more Western Grebes in the same tight photos.
Thermoregulating Turkey Vulture
Back-brooding Clark’s Grebe With A Chick About To Abandon Ship
With their eyes completely surrounded by white and an orange bill I think Clark’s Grebes have a slightly more elegant appearance than the nearly identical Western Grebe. But I love spending time with both species, especially when they’re back brooding chicks.
Red-tailed Hawk Takeoff And Flight Series
This series was taken under difficult conditions and it shows but that’s part of my point in posting it.
Horned Lark Posing Up A Storm
Why I Don’t Promote Image Sales On My Blog
Another Encounter With The Very Red Red-tailed Hawk
I think the plumage colors and patterns on this hawk are striking, especially when seen from behind.
Snakes As Prey For Red-tailed Hawks
Red-tailed Hawks are known to prey on snakes and they don’t necessarily exclude the venomous species as menu choices.
Red-tailed Hawks And Wild Turkeys Yesterday In Tooele County
I’ve been monitoring a Red-tailed Hawk nest in the mountains of Tooele County for at least 7 years now. It isn’t close to the road and I never approach it on foot to avoid disturbing the hawks but I have a good view of it through my long lens.
The Burrowing Owl That Changed The Way I Photograph Birds
It could be argued that I owe this cute little fledgling Burrowing Owl a huge debt of gratitude.
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The Painted Bison Of Antelope Island
Most folks don’t know much about them but the “painted bison” have become an iconic symbol of Antelope Island.
Male Red-tailed Hawk Repeatedly Carrying Nesting Material
After yesterday’s post featuring mating Red-tailed Hawks, today’s edition tells “the rest of the story”.
Mating Red-tailed Hawks – Déjà vu All Over Again
The Euphoric Rush Of Discovering Mountain Plovers In Northern Utah
Five years ago tomorrow I had one of my most memorable experiences with birds of any species in the field.
Western Grebes – The Whole Fam Damily
On only one occasion have I been able to include an entire family of 5 or more Western Grebes in the same tight photos.
Thermoregulating Turkey Vulture
Back-brooding Clark’s Grebe With A Chick About To Abandon Ship
With their eyes completely surrounded by white and an orange bill I think Clark’s Grebes have a slightly more elegant appearance than the nearly identical Western Grebe. But I love spending time with both species, especially when they’re back brooding chicks.
Red-tailed Hawk Takeoff And Flight Series
This series was taken under difficult conditions and it shows but that’s part of my point in posting it.
Horned Lark Posing Up A Storm
Why I Don’t Promote Image Sales On My Blog
Another Encounter With The Very Red Red-tailed Hawk
I think the plumage colors and patterns on this hawk are striking, especially when seen from behind.
Snakes As Prey For Red-tailed Hawks
Red-tailed Hawks are known to prey on snakes and they don’t necessarily exclude the venomous species as menu choices.
Red-tailed Hawks And Wild Turkeys Yesterday In Tooele County
I’ve been monitoring a Red-tailed Hawk nest in the mountains of Tooele County for at least 7 years now. It isn’t close to the road and I never approach it on foot to avoid disturbing the hawks but I have a good view of it through my long lens.
The Burrowing Owl That Changed The Way I Photograph Birds
It could be argued that I owe this cute little fledgling Burrowing Owl a huge debt of gratitude.