Category: Birds
My New Lifer – Common Grackle
Not everyone’s favorite bird but a lifer always gets my attention, no matter the species.
Some Of My Favorite Photos From The Distant Past – Volume 1
Northern Harrier In Flight Against A Desert Mountainside Background
Woodhouse’s Scrub Jay – My New Yard Bird
In the 30 years I’ve lived in this house I’ve never seen a scrub jay in my yard. Until yesterday.
Further Evidence That Kestrels Become ‘Sticky’ In Cold Weather
American Kestrels are notoriously difficult to approach but bring on the cold and sometimes I think they must have glue on their feet.
Northern Harrier Flight Maneuver – The Rest Of The Story
Yesterday I posted a single photo from this series and told readers I’d post the rest of them as soon as I could. Black Friday was my first opportunity.
Northern Harrier Athletic Flight Maneuver
With Northern Harriers erratic flight comes with the territory so I’ve come to expect it but soon after this female took off yesterday morning she almost juked me out of my shoes.
Color Coordinated Male American Kestrel
Rough-legged Hawk Perched And In Flight
Red-tailed Hawk Bonded Pair – Forever Together
Unless it’s breeding season it’s unusual for me to photograph a bonded pair of adult Red-tailed Hawks hanging out together but yesterday morning I managed to do just that.
Male American Kestrel ‘Wing Fling’
It’s unusual but occasionally I can (mostly) overlook significant technical flaws in one of my photos and still appreciate it for other reasons.
Male Northern Harrier Looking Back At Me While Banking
A flight posture I rarely get with a raptor in flight, especially when the raptor is a ‘Gray Ghost’.
Some Recent Birds
American Goldfinch – ‘Common’ Species Deserve More Respect
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My New Lifer – Common Grackle
Not everyone’s favorite bird but a lifer always gets my attention, no matter the species.
Some Of My Favorite Photos From The Distant Past – Volume 1
Northern Harrier In Flight Against A Desert Mountainside Background
Woodhouse’s Scrub Jay – My New Yard Bird
In the 30 years I’ve lived in this house I’ve never seen a scrub jay in my yard. Until yesterday.
Further Evidence That Kestrels Become ‘Sticky’ In Cold Weather
American Kestrels are notoriously difficult to approach but bring on the cold and sometimes I think they must have glue on their feet.
Northern Harrier Flight Maneuver – The Rest Of The Story
Yesterday I posted a single photo from this series and told readers I’d post the rest of them as soon as I could. Black Friday was my first opportunity.
Northern Harrier Athletic Flight Maneuver
With Northern Harriers erratic flight comes with the territory so I’ve come to expect it but soon after this female took off yesterday morning she almost juked me out of my shoes.
Color Coordinated Male American Kestrel
Rough-legged Hawk Perched And In Flight
Red-tailed Hawk Bonded Pair – Forever Together
Unless it’s breeding season it’s unusual for me to photograph a bonded pair of adult Red-tailed Hawks hanging out together but yesterday morning I managed to do just that.
Male American Kestrel ‘Wing Fling’
It’s unusual but occasionally I can (mostly) overlook significant technical flaws in one of my photos and still appreciate it for other reasons.
Male Northern Harrier Looking Back At Me While Banking
A flight posture I rarely get with a raptor in flight, especially when the raptor is a ‘Gray Ghost’.
