Birds – Page 87 – Feathered Photography

Sage Thrashers, Fragrant Sumac And Seed Dispersal

It could be said that Sage Thrashers are farmers in their own right.

An Atypical Yellow Warbler Photo For Me

When it comes to bird photography I usually leave the artsy-fartsy stuff to others. But every once in a while…

Wilson’s Warblers, Wood Warblers And Rictal Bristles

Here’s a little warbler detail I’ll bet many birders miss. Until recently I’d certainly missed it.

Immature Cooper’s Hawk Hunting (and pooping) From A Fence Rail

Plus my feeble attempt at a landscape photo.

Red-tailed Hawks Taking Off And In Flight

Siblings perhaps?

White-crowned Sparrow – A Common Bird In An Uncommon Pose

I suspect feathers can’t endure much more flexure stress than this without breaking.

I’m Home Early From My Camping Trip – Here’s Why

And the best shot I got while I was gone (he says with a wry smile.)

Red-tailed Hawk With An Engorged Crop Taking Off

I’m guessing this bird had to make some adjustments for a significantly altered center of gravity during takeoff and flight.

Rousing Dark Morph Red-tailed Hawk

Well I’m here, camped in a remote spot on the Montana/Idaho border.

It’s Been Far, Far Too Long

Come hell or high water, smoke or pandemic – Montana, here I come.

Lincoln’s Sparrow, Finally

There’s good reason why I’ve never posted photos of this species to my blog until today.

Sage Thrasher Perched and In Flight

And also being more than a little clumsy.

A Surprise Red-tailed Hawk

Yesterday was a day of surprises, both good and bad, and a fair number of good birds.

A Cedar Waxwing Becomes Part And Parcel Of A Tree

Can one of a photo’s strengths also be a weakness? I’m asking for help in evaluating this one.

American Goldfinch In Early Fall Colors

Another installment in my intermittent series on the ‘common’ species. They don’t come much more common than a goldfinch on thistle.

Category: Birds