Birds – Page 54 – Feathered Photography

Why Did The Goldeneye Run Across The Pond?

Like the chicken who crossed the road, I have no idea.

And this bird complicated my decision about buying a new camera. (11 photos)

Double-crested Cormorant In Flight

A shot I almost didn’t take.

Canada Goose Flaring On Landing Approach

A side view showcasing the steep body angle of the flare just prior to landing.

Yesterday’s Loggerhead Shrike In Bitter Cold Temperatures

And an unusually light colored Rough-legged Hawk that literally glowed against the dark blue sky.

Golden Eagle – An Impressive Display Of Power In Flight

I didn’t think such a huge bird could do something like this. But it did.

Tundra Swan Running From Ice To Water During Takeoff – A Series

And trying to correct an old bad habit.

A Pause

I had another post planned for this morning. I couldn’t concentrate on writing it.

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

I heard back from HWI already. (2 photos, 2 maps)

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

This bird was in his own little world. (3 photos)

Great Horned Owl – Two Contrasting Types Of Settings

Natural setting versus farm setting. (two photos)

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)

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