Category: Birds
Rough-legged Hawk Perched On A Tumbleweed
For this Montana farm boy tumbleweeds symbolize the Old West. As a kid I probably watched too many Western movies.
Yesterday’s American Kestrel Was Banded By HawkWatch International
Some Recent Birds
Avian potpourri, including some interesting behaviors. (six photos of four species)
Tundra Swan Up Close And In A Big Hurry
The abrupt transition from running on ice to running on water must have been a challenge for such a huge bird.
American Crow Portraits
Great Horned Owl – Two Contrasting Types Of Settings
Update On What Was Causing Ducks To Be Disabled On The Antelope Island Causeway
Yesterday morning I had two goals when I made a trip to Antelope Island as a snowstorm was moving in from the north.
Adult Bald Eagle Against A Mountain Background
I rarely post photos of raptors on utility poles but I think this one is more interesting than most, for three reasons. (2 photos)
Black-billed Magpie In Flight
Nesting season has begun for Black-billed Magpies. In fact it’s been going on for some time now.
Drake Northern Pintail Flying Through Some Nasty Flak
Maybe he forgot her birthday. Whatever he did, or didn’t do, it must have been a doozy.
Superb Owl Sunday
Green-winged Teal In Flight Looking For An Open Landing Spot
Another Coyote Amputating Duck Heads Before Eating Only The Heads
Two days ago I photographed a coyote biting off and eating a duck’s head and leaving the rest of the carcass behind. Yesterday morning I photographed a different coyote doing the same thing, twice. I have to wonder why they’re doing it. (16 photos)
A Coyote Hunting Strategy For Long Term Survival
After many years of observing coyotes on Antelope Island I may have finally put two and two together. I’ll present the evidence and viewers can make up their own minds. (14 photos)
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Rough-legged Hawk Perched On A Tumbleweed
For this Montana farm boy tumbleweeds symbolize the Old West. As a kid I probably watched too many Western movies.
Yesterday’s American Kestrel Was Banded By HawkWatch International
Some Recent Birds
Avian potpourri, including some interesting behaviors. (six photos of four species)
Tundra Swan Up Close And In A Big Hurry
The abrupt transition from running on ice to running on water must have been a challenge for such a huge bird.
American Crow Portraits
Great Horned Owl – Two Contrasting Types Of Settings
Update On What Was Causing Ducks To Be Disabled On The Antelope Island Causeway
Yesterday morning I had two goals when I made a trip to Antelope Island as a snowstorm was moving in from the north.
Adult Bald Eagle Against A Mountain Background
I rarely post photos of raptors on utility poles but I think this one is more interesting than most, for three reasons. (2 photos)
Black-billed Magpie In Flight
Nesting season has begun for Black-billed Magpies. In fact it’s been going on for some time now.
Drake Northern Pintail Flying Through Some Nasty Flak
Maybe he forgot her birthday. Whatever he did, or didn’t do, it must have been a doozy.
Superb Owl Sunday
Green-winged Teal In Flight Looking For An Open Landing Spot
Another Coyote Amputating Duck Heads Before Eating Only The Heads
Two days ago I photographed a coyote biting off and eating a duck’s head and leaving the rest of the carcass behind. Yesterday morning I photographed a different coyote doing the same thing, twice. I have to wonder why they’re doing it. (16 photos)
A Coyote Hunting Strategy For Long Term Survival
After many years of observing coyotes on Antelope Island I may have finally put two and two together. I’ll present the evidence and viewers can make up their own minds. (14 photos)