Landing Barn Swallow – Are You Fooled By What’s Happening Here?
Sometimes I have to rely on subtle clues to figure out what’s really going on in my own images. And I was there!
Category: Birds
Burrowing Owl Takeoff (and my first fledglings of the year)
I’ve been watching for Burrowing Owl chicks in northern Utah for a couple of weeks with no luck until yesterday morning.
Short-eared Owl Takeoff In My Direction
One of the many variables one must deal with when photographing birds at takeoff is direction of flight.
Fledgling Short-eared Owl
I’ve never had such a good look at a fledgling Short-eared Owl as I did yesterday morning. At this stage they look quite different from the adults.
Two Creative Hunting Techniques From an Owl And A Hawk
Short-eared Owl Throwing Up A Pellet
Yesterday morning in northern Utah this Short-eared Owl had a surprise waiting for me and it came at an unexpected moment.
Northern Harriers Transferring Food In Mid-air
Lark Sparrow Trying To Manhandle Nesting Material
I often enjoy the little dramas in the lives of birds just as much as I do the bigger ones.
Red-tailed Hawk In Flight With Nesting Material
I seldom photograph raptors with nesting material because I won’t closely approach their nests but I got lucky with this female Red-tailed Hawk.
Barn Swallows Playin’ In The Mud
Burrowing Owl – At Takeoff And In Flight…
Three Iconic Birds Of Antelope Island
If you visit Antelope Island to photograph birds this time of year your memory card will likely include more images of these three species than any other.
Rough-legged Hawk, By Request
Recently I posted a single photo of this beautiful hawk. Some folks were so enthralled with the bird that they asked to see more so this morning I’m complying with that request.
Mating Swainson’s Hawks Series
Last week in northern Utah a pair of Swainson’s Hawks mated right in front of me. I’ve seen it happen fairly often over the years but this time they were close, I had good light, an unobstructed view and my camera was ready. I couldn’t believe my good fortune.
A Mated Pair Of Swainson’s Hawks
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Burrowing Owl Takeoff (and my first fledglings of the year)
I’ve been watching for Burrowing Owl chicks in northern Utah for a couple of weeks with no luck until yesterday morning.
Short-eared Owl Takeoff In My Direction
One of the many variables one must deal with when photographing birds at takeoff is direction of flight.
Fledgling Short-eared Owl
I’ve never had such a good look at a fledgling Short-eared Owl as I did yesterday morning. At this stage they look quite different from the adults.
Two Creative Hunting Techniques From an Owl And A Hawk
Short-eared Owl Throwing Up A Pellet
Yesterday morning in northern Utah this Short-eared Owl had a surprise waiting for me and it came at an unexpected moment.
Northern Harriers Transferring Food In Mid-air
Lark Sparrow Trying To Manhandle Nesting Material
I often enjoy the little dramas in the lives of birds just as much as I do the bigger ones.
Red-tailed Hawk In Flight With Nesting Material
I seldom photograph raptors with nesting material because I won’t closely approach their nests but I got lucky with this female Red-tailed Hawk.
Barn Swallows Playin’ In The Mud
Burrowing Owl – At Takeoff And In Flight…
Three Iconic Birds Of Antelope Island
If you visit Antelope Island to photograph birds this time of year your memory card will likely include more images of these three species than any other.
Rough-legged Hawk, By Request
Recently I posted a single photo of this beautiful hawk. Some folks were so enthralled with the bird that they asked to see more so this morning I’m complying with that request.
Mating Swainson’s Hawks Series
Last week in northern Utah a pair of Swainson’s Hawks mated right in front of me. I’ve seen it happen fairly often over the years but this time they were close, I had good light, an unobstructed view and my camera was ready. I couldn’t believe my good fortune.
