Category: Birds
Forster’s Tern Performing A Hovering Ballet
One day I’d like to see slow-motion video of a hovering tern. In the meantime sequences like this will have to do.
A Close-up Look At The Endearing Face Of A Wild Short-eared Owl
Being this close to a wild owl inspired in me a feeling of deep and solemn respect.
Horned Lark – A Common Bird On An Uncommon Perch
Horned Larks are ground dwelling birds that rarely perch more than a few inches off the ground.
A Short-eared Owl Intent On Prey
The intensity of the focus of Short-eared Owls on prey seems to be amplified by their large, brightly colored eyes.
Curlews – I’m Changing My Ways When Photographing Them At Takeoff
My First Black-necked Stilt Of The Year (and the perils of shooting vertically)
I’ve seen a few Black-necked Stilts around this spring but this is the first one I’ve photographed.
Rustic Scenes Of A Short-eared Owl In Cool Light
Generally I prefer warm light on my subjects but you don’t have that option when it’s cloudy and occasionally I like the results anyway.
Some Good News For Burrowing Owls
Some very good people are helping Burrowing Owls return to British Columbia, Canada and some of my images will play a small part in that effort.
Long-billed Curlew Eating A Horned Lark Egg
Yesterday morning this curlew gave me a lesson on what “opportunistic foraging” really means.
A Few Recent Birds and Field Observations
Today’s post is a mixed bag of recent birds I’ve photographed and some observations (with photos) from the field.
A Short-eared Owl Hunting Technique
Short-eared Owls hunt primarily on the wing, typically as they fly low over the ground in a manner reminiscent of Northern Harriers.
Turkey Vulture In Spread-wing Postures
Short-eared Owl – A Topsy-turvy Takeoff
Can You ID This Extremely Common Bird?
This species is perhaps the most abundant bird of North America but some of its members go unrecognized by many novice birders and photographers.
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Forster’s Tern Performing A Hovering Ballet
One day I’d like to see slow-motion video of a hovering tern. In the meantime sequences like this will have to do.
A Close-up Look At The Endearing Face Of A Wild Short-eared Owl
Being this close to a wild owl inspired in me a feeling of deep and solemn respect.
Horned Lark – A Common Bird On An Uncommon Perch
Horned Larks are ground dwelling birds that rarely perch more than a few inches off the ground.
A Short-eared Owl Intent On Prey
The intensity of the focus of Short-eared Owls on prey seems to be amplified by their large, brightly colored eyes.
Curlews – I’m Changing My Ways When Photographing Them At Takeoff
My First Black-necked Stilt Of The Year (and the perils of shooting vertically)
I’ve seen a few Black-necked Stilts around this spring but this is the first one I’ve photographed.
Rustic Scenes Of A Short-eared Owl In Cool Light
Generally I prefer warm light on my subjects but you don’t have that option when it’s cloudy and occasionally I like the results anyway.
Some Good News For Burrowing Owls
Some very good people are helping Burrowing Owls return to British Columbia, Canada and some of my images will play a small part in that effort.
Long-billed Curlew Eating A Horned Lark Egg
Yesterday morning this curlew gave me a lesson on what “opportunistic foraging” really means.
A Few Recent Birds and Field Observations
Today’s post is a mixed bag of recent birds I’ve photographed and some observations (with photos) from the field.
A Short-eared Owl Hunting Technique
Short-eared Owls hunt primarily on the wing, typically as they fly low over the ground in a manner reminiscent of Northern Harriers.
Turkey Vulture In Spread-wing Postures
Short-eared Owl – A Topsy-turvy Takeoff
Can You ID This Extremely Common Bird?
This species is perhaps the most abundant bird of North America but some of its members go unrecognized by many novice birders and photographers.