Birds – Page 147 – Feathered Photography

Kingfishers In Flight (+ My First Rough-legged Hawks Of The Year)

The kingfishers in flight are a work in progress but I’m definitely getting there.

The “Hover Pounce” Hunting Technique Of Northern Harriers

Northern Harriers have a hunting technique all their own.

A Kingfisher And….. A Cop

After so many kingfisher posts recently it was my intention to post a different species today. However, events of yesterday warranted otherwise. Those events include “my” male Belted Kingfisher being cooperative again, several fascinating kingfisher behaviors and an unexpected and potentially very unpleasant encounter with a local cop..

My Highest Quality Kingfisher Images Yet

Persistence finally paid off. And I do mean I was stubborn with this bird!

Northern Harrier Beginning A Banking Turn

Decent harrier photos are hard for me to come by this time of year so yesterday at Farmington Bay WMA I was pleasantly surprised when this one flew in fairly close.

A Hawk, A Meadowlark And A Kingfisher Engulfed In The Golds Of Fall

The golds of fall come in many tones and shapes, just like the birds I often find surrounded by them.

A Couple Of Recent And Unusual Bird Species For Me

Northern Shrikes and Sagebrush Sparrows are far from everyday sightings for me.

Juvenile White-crowned Sparrow Falling Off Its Perch

I don’t know if this bird was clumsy because it was a juvenile, clumsy by nature or this was an isolated event.

Here’s Why This Species Used To Be Called The Red-shafted Flicker

I rarely get photos that actually show these red shafts because they usually can’t be seen when the bird is perched and I seldom get photos of flickers in flight.