The Challenges Of Posting From The Road
I never know what might happen to my daily blog posting schedule once I reach the wilds of Montana on one of my many camping trips to my home state.
Category: Birds
Harrier Takeoff – I’ve Never Seen A Raptor Wing Twisted Into Such A Shape
Birds and their feathers continue to surprise me with what they can do when they need to.
Short-eared Owl Fledglings Galore!
I’ve said before that this has been a banner year for breeding Short-eared Owls in northern Utah. Here’s more proof.
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!
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.
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Harrier Takeoff – I’ve Never Seen A Raptor Wing Twisted Into Such A Shape
Birds and their feathers continue to surprise me with what they can do when they need to.
Short-eared Owl Fledglings Galore!
I’ve said before that this has been a banner year for breeding Short-eared Owls in northern Utah. Here’s more proof.
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!
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.