Category: Birds
Two Kingfishers In Flight From Yesterday Morning
The first flight sequence was anticipated and planned for but getting the second kingfisher in flight was nothing but reflexes and pure dumb luck.
House Wren – Sometimes Simple (and short) Is Best
Especially when so many of my recent posts have been long ones with many photos and lots of text to read.
The Oversexed And Highly Aggressive Spotted Sandpiper
While watching the sexual and pugnacious antics of these sandpipers I described the situation as a “sex circus” to my shooting companion. Not far from the truth if you ask me.
Have You Ever Seen The Preen Gland (oil gland) Of A Yellow Warbler?
Willow Flycatcher And Nictitating Membranes
Yesterday’s Surprise Osprey
A surprise because it was fishing a small meandering stream instead of one of several nearby large bodies of water.
Gray Catbird – Seemingly Hopeless Situations Can Still Be Worth Making The Effort
Male American Goldfinch Perched And In Flight
A colorful bird on an attractive natural perch in the mountains and a lucky takeoff shot.
Savannah Sparrow With A Mouthful Of Insects
Red-tailed Hawk Running The Gauntlet
Chukar In One Of My Favorite Poses
A Vivid Reminder From A Violet-green Swallow
Why Cliff Swallows Raise And Flutter Their Wings When Gathering Mud Or Nesting Material
Cliff Swallows are highly belligerent and pugnacious toward others of their own kind, especially when gathering nesting material but almost any time will do.
House Wrens – An Unexpected Delivery
-
Two Kingfishers In Flight From Yesterday Morning
The first flight sequence was anticipated and planned for but getting the second kingfisher in flight was nothing but reflexes and pure dumb luck.
House Wren – Sometimes Simple (and short) Is Best
Especially when so many of my recent posts have been long ones with many photos and lots of text to read.
The Oversexed And Highly Aggressive Spotted Sandpiper
While watching the sexual and pugnacious antics of these sandpipers I described the situation as a “sex circus” to my shooting companion. Not far from the truth if you ask me.
Have You Ever Seen The Preen Gland (oil gland) Of A Yellow Warbler?
Willow Flycatcher And Nictitating Membranes
Yesterday’s Surprise Osprey
A surprise because it was fishing a small meandering stream instead of one of several nearby large bodies of water.
Gray Catbird – Seemingly Hopeless Situations Can Still Be Worth Making The Effort
Male American Goldfinch Perched And In Flight
A colorful bird on an attractive natural perch in the mountains and a lucky takeoff shot.
Savannah Sparrow With A Mouthful Of Insects
Red-tailed Hawk Running The Gauntlet
Chukar In One Of My Favorite Poses
A Vivid Reminder From A Violet-green Swallow
Why Cliff Swallows Raise And Flutter Their Wings When Gathering Mud Or Nesting Material
Cliff Swallows are highly belligerent and pugnacious toward others of their own kind, especially when gathering nesting material but almost any time will do.
