Female Red-tailed Hawk Kiting With Nesting Material
Typically with Red-tailed Hawks both sexes contribute to nest-building and in this case it was the female’s turn to carry a stick to the nest. However, this time it was a two-stage delivery.
Category: Birds
Eurasian Collared-Doves – How They Got Here And Does It Matter
During a burglary in 1974 a few captive Eurasian Collared-Doves escaped from a local breeder in The Bahamas. As a result the breeder chose to release the rest of his stock…
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.
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.
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Eurasian Collared-Doves – How They Got Here And Does It Matter
During a burglary in 1974 a few captive Eurasian Collared-Doves escaped from a local breeder in The Bahamas. As a result the breeder chose to release the rest of his stock…
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.
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.