Birds – Page 139 – Feathered Photography

Male Sage Grouse Strutting Their Stuff On The Lek

I’ve seldom been this cold in my entire life but my time on the lek was absolutely worth the extreme discomfort.

A Truly Wild Chukar In The Snow

Photographing this Chukar gave me a sense of accomplishment that I seldom get when I photograph them on Antelope Island.

Tundra Swan In Flight Against A Background I Really Like

And this bird has some suspicious looking feather damage.

A Western Bluebird Pick-me-up

I don’t remember seeing a Western Bluebird since I was a kid in Montana 60+ years ago.

One Angry Coot

American Coots are among the most belligerent birds in North America and I love photographing their chases and fights.

Redhead Wing Flap (a nine image series)

Wing flapping of aquatic species is a common behavior that I find difficult to photograph well.

A Serendipitous American Kestrel Yesterday Morning

It was almost like I called this bird out of the sky.

Red-naped Sapsucker And Hungry Chick

A seasonal change of pace this morning.

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.

Tundra Swan In Flight

Most winters around here Tundra Swans have been completely unapproachable but this year has been different.

Short-eared Owl With An Interesting Habit

This owl seemed to be as much of a creature of habit as I am.

Male American Kestrels Getting Some Tail

And there’s more than one way to get it done.

Short-eared Owl In Flight With Prey

This male demonstrates a fascinating molt and feather regrowth pattern.

Landing Gadwall (and why I can still enjoy a flawed image)

Oftentimes flaws in an image can ruin it for me. But not always…

Tundra Swan In Flight And Mating Golden Eagles

That’s a strange combination I know but there’s method to my madness.

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