Birds – Page 195 – Feathered Photography

Several Birds Of Two Species Battling Over A Fish

This fish must have been an epicurean delight because there sure were a lot of birds fighting over it for a long time.

Male American Kestrel Trying To Swallow A Frozen Tail

Some parts of the meal can be less palatable than others.

Grebe With A Big Fish And Two First-of-season Bird Species – Yay!

Grebes sometimes “bite off” more than they can chew.

A Couple Of Blackbirds (two species)

The Farmington area is hopping with blackbirds right now and many of them are displaying as if it were springtime.

Pied-billed Grebe – A Unique (and entertaining) Way Of Diving

Researchers have named at least six different diving methods in Pied-billed Grebes but I find this one to be the most entertaining to watch.

Banking Northern Harrier

Images of banking Northern Harriers don’t come easy but yesterday morning at Farmington Bay I was able to get that shot.

“Just” A Horned Lark But I Sure Like It

Complementary colors can make common species look uncommonly good.

Bald Eagle And Northern Harrier – A Retrospective On An Old Camera And Old Habits

It’s been a very long time since I’ve gone back and looked at some of my earliest images after I started photographing birds. I did so last night and the process was both enlightening and painful

Barn Swallow Adult And Fledgling – Finally, Perfect Timing

In bird photography timing and luck are often major players in our results.

American Pipits Gorging On Midges

American Pipits have been having a field day with midges at Farmington this week.

Pied-billed Grebe – Because I Love The Light

I usually prefer to shoot in early mornings. This image demonstrates one of the reasons why.

Possible Eastern Red-tailed Hawk (borealis) At Farmington Bay WMA

I don’t believe I’ve ever photographed an Eastern Red-tailed Hawk before so this bird caught my attention.

Grebes – Why They’re Such Good Swimmers

Podiceps, the genus name for grebes, means “anus-foot”. Unlike some Latin names, this one is well-earned.

Sage Grouse Performing And Fighting On A Lek

This experience with Greater Sage Grouse was one of my most memorable in the field.

Juvenile White-crowned Sparrow Already Framed

Sometimes the setting almost frames the bird for you.

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