Category: Waterfowl
A Raptor, Ducks In Flight And A Lifer From Montana’s Centennial Valley
Usually my blog focuses on a single species but today’s post is a bit of a potpourri.
Canvasback – A Goal Accomplished And An Addiction Reinforced
I worked harder at getting this shot than any other single image. Ever! It’s ugly but I love it.
Some Pet Peeves Regarding Birds And Terminology
I suspect all of us have personal pet peeves about things that are important to us. These are some of mine regarding birds and the words that some people apply to them.
Male Common Goldeneye Foraging In Rapids Of The Jordan River
This was one of my most challenging bird photography sessions ever but the behavior was fascinating to watch.
Male Redhead – The “Fool Duck”
Male Redheads are a handsome duck and I’ll photograph them every chance I get. Interesting poses are a bonus.
Cinnamon Teal With A Strange Feather Condition
Ok, curiosity finally dictated that I post some images of this duck. Does anyone know what’s going on here?
Redhead
In my view the only ducks that I see regularly that approach the elegance of male Pintails and Canvasbacks are the handsome Redheads.
Northern Shoveler Just Before Splash-down
I’ll admit to often ignoring Northern Shovelers while they’re on the water but I enjoy the challenge of photographing them in flight.
Grebe With A Big Fish And Two First-of-season Bird Species – Yay!
Why I Camp Where I Do At Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge
I spend a lot of time camping in my trailer and as a bird photographer my choice of a camping spot is an important one for me.
Bear River Tundra Swans In Flight (Swan Day is quickly approaching)
I enjoy the variety of getting different numbers of birds and varying backgrounds in my swan flight shots.
Tundra Swans – A Running Take-off
Yesterday morning I was finally able to get relatively close to some Tundra Swans at Bear River MBR.
One-footed Merganser – Giving Up On An Old Friend
The older I get the more I root for the underdog and this merganser has been near the top of my underdog list for three years now.
Male Pintail – One Handsome Duck Dude
In my view the male Northern Pintail is the most elegant looking duck I see regularly.
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A Raptor, Ducks In Flight And A Lifer From Montana’s Centennial Valley
Usually my blog focuses on a single species but today’s post is a bit of a potpourri.
Canvasback – A Goal Accomplished And An Addiction Reinforced
I worked harder at getting this shot than any other single image. Ever! It’s ugly but I love it.
Some Pet Peeves Regarding Birds And Terminology
I suspect all of us have personal pet peeves about things that are important to us. These are some of mine regarding birds and the words that some people apply to them.
Male Common Goldeneye Foraging In Rapids Of The Jordan River
This was one of my most challenging bird photography sessions ever but the behavior was fascinating to watch.
Male Redhead – The “Fool Duck”
Male Redheads are a handsome duck and I’ll photograph them every chance I get. Interesting poses are a bonus.
Cinnamon Teal With A Strange Feather Condition
Ok, curiosity finally dictated that I post some images of this duck. Does anyone know what’s going on here?
Redhead
In my view the only ducks that I see regularly that approach the elegance of male Pintails and Canvasbacks are the handsome Redheads.
Northern Shoveler Just Before Splash-down
I’ll admit to often ignoring Northern Shovelers while they’re on the water but I enjoy the challenge of photographing them in flight.
Grebe With A Big Fish And Two First-of-season Bird Species – Yay!
Why I Camp Where I Do At Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge
I spend a lot of time camping in my trailer and as a bird photographer my choice of a camping spot is an important one for me.
Bear River Tundra Swans In Flight (Swan Day is quickly approaching)
I enjoy the variety of getting different numbers of birds and varying backgrounds in my swan flight shots.
Tundra Swans – A Running Take-off
Yesterday morning I was finally able to get relatively close to some Tundra Swans at Bear River MBR.
One-footed Merganser – Giving Up On An Old Friend
The older I get the more I root for the underdog and this merganser has been near the top of my underdog list for three years now.
Male Pintail – One Handsome Duck Dude
In my view the male Northern Pintail is the most elegant looking duck I see regularly.