Category: Shore Birds
Tiny Wilson’s Phalarope Chicks
In 16 years of photographing birds I’d only seen a Wilson’s Phalarope chick once and that guy was half-grown. Three days ago at Bear River MBR I photographed phalarope chicks that were much younger. (9 photos)
Bathing Wilson’s Phalarope
Yesterday morning at Bear River MBR I had several ‘firsts’ with Wilson’s Phalaropes. Bathing was one of them. (3 photos)
Wilson’s Phalaropes At Bear River MBR Last Week
American Avocet And Nest With A Single Egg
Yesterday morning I was excited to find my first nesting American Avocets of the year. (5 photos)
Some Recent Birds
Black Necked Stilts – Mating Rituals And Copulation
This was my first observation of mating birds of any species this season. As you can imagine, it made my day. (16 photos)
Birds On Ice
Killdeer With A Peekaboo Reflection
A Northern Harrier Brings My Snipe-alooza To A Screeching Halt
Wilson’s Snipes – A Weird, Repeated Behavior And A Possible Explanation
My Morning With Wilson’s Snipes – More Photos And More Of The Details
Wilson’s Snipes – A Photo Sampler Of My Best Day In The Field In A Very Long Time
Yesterday morning I had more fun with Wilson’s Snipes than is usually legal in Utah. (5 photos)
Some Wilson’s Snipes And A Couple Of Gnat Whiskers
Wilson’s Snipes At Bear River MBR Two Days Ago
It’s been something like four years since I’ve managed to get any decent snipe photos. (4 photos)