Magpie Take-off From An Old Nest Local Black-billed Magpies are already showing interest in spring activities. Continue reading
Belted Kingfisher Fishing Techniques According to the “experts” Belted Kingfishers usually don’t submerge when they dive for fish. This bird didn’t read that book. Continue reading
Mating Golden Eagles Recently I headed for higher ground to get out of our inversion. I was rewarded with sunshine, clean air and a pair of mating Golden Eagles. Continue reading
Belted Kingfisher With A Fish (plus an interesting foot adaptation) I was hoping this female Belted Kingfisher would catch a fish and eat it close enough to me for good photos. She did not disappoint. Continue reading
Belted Kingfisher – A Nemesis Finally “Conquered” I’ve been after quality images of Belted Kingfishers for years with very little success. Until yesterday. Continue reading
Foggy, Low Light Barn Owl In Flight – My Sharpness Issues May Be Over Yesterday was a good day. Despite the “soup” in our valleys I was able to get some shots that begin to confirm that my lens may be working properly again and I met one of my blog followers from out-of-town. Continue reading
My Lens Is Back Already – Canon Professional Services (CPS) Rocks! My 500mm lens was returned from the shop yesterday afternoon, even earlier than I dared hope. Continue reading
Barn Owl In Flight Yesterday Morning Yesterday morning I had more luck with Barn Owls in flight – luck of both types. Continue reading
Male Common Goldeneye Foraging In Rapids Of The Jordan River This was one of my most challenging bird photography sessions ever but the behavior was fascinating to watch. Continue reading
Bald Eagle – A Welcome And Unusual Visitor To My Yard It isn’t often that I don’t even have to leave my yard to photograph an eagle. Continue reading
Male Green-tailed Towhee Singing His Little Heart Out In July of 2013 I photographed one of North America’s least known birds. Continue reading
Northern Harrier Takeoff In A Snowy Setting (+ some processing tips) Snow on the ground can do weird things to light. Continue reading
Juvenile Burrowing Owl Acting A Little Silly This morning I needed a little Burrowing Owl silliness. Continue reading