Barn Swallow On Emergent Wild Rose
This recent Barn Swallow photo just might be my personal favorite of the species I’ve ever taken. It took me a while to come to that conclusion but the more I study it the more I like it.
Category: Birds
Diving Kingfisher – A Work In Progress
Kingfishers diving from their fishing perches are among the most difficult photos I’ve attempted to get.
A Serendipitous Cooper’s Hawk Yesterday In The Wasatch Mountains
Plus a shocking recent example of cheating in a prestigious nature photography contest.
Western Meadowlark – How Do They Do That?
Meadowlarks often perform a pretty neat little trick while they’re landing on sagebrush.
Mourning Doves Nesting 6 Feet From My Computer Desk
Loggerhead Shrikes – Courtship Feeding Plus Two Flight Shots
American White Pelican – A Takeoff Twice Aborted
American Avocets At Bear River MBR Yesterday Morning
Female American Kestrel With Prey
It’s been a while since a kestrel allowed me a close approach so I appreciated the close action as this female enjoyed her furry breakfast on a great perch (photos are not gory).
Red-tailed Hawk – Lookin’ Goofy
And how I responded to conflicting cues of true level when rotating this image to “apparent” level.
A Recent Short-eared Owl
Female American Kestrel In A Setting I Love
Occasionally one of my photos will grow in me the more I reflect on it and this one from yesterday morning is an example.
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.
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.
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Diving Kingfisher – A Work In Progress
Kingfishers diving from their fishing perches are among the most difficult photos I’ve attempted to get.
A Serendipitous Cooper’s Hawk Yesterday In The Wasatch Mountains
Plus a shocking recent example of cheating in a prestigious nature photography contest.
Western Meadowlark – How Do They Do That?
Meadowlarks often perform a pretty neat little trick while they’re landing on sagebrush.
Mourning Doves Nesting 6 Feet From My Computer Desk
Loggerhead Shrikes – Courtship Feeding Plus Two Flight Shots
American White Pelican – A Takeoff Twice Aborted
American Avocets At Bear River MBR Yesterday Morning
Female American Kestrel With Prey
It’s been a while since a kestrel allowed me a close approach so I appreciated the close action as this female enjoyed her furry breakfast on a great perch (photos are not gory).
Red-tailed Hawk – Lookin’ Goofy
And how I responded to conflicting cues of true level when rotating this image to “apparent” level.
A Recent Short-eared Owl
Female American Kestrel In A Setting I Love
Occasionally one of my photos will grow in me the more I reflect on it and this one from yesterday morning is an example.
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.
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.