Antelope Island – Page 37 – Feathered Photography

Western Meadowlark – Goofy Is As Goofy Does

Occasionally a bird gives me a somewhat wacky pose that I enjoy enough to post. This image is one of those.

Calling Chukar (and the frustrations of bright perches)

Photographically, perches can be as problematic as the bird.

Curlew Poop-stretch

I like the dichotomy of a beautiful bird perched on what some would think of as “unattractive” bison poop.

Long-billed Curlew – Just Because I Like It

Occasionally an image resonates with me because of some quirky feature or visual highlight even though I’m keenly aware that it isn’t one of my better shots overall. This photo is one of those.

Lark Sparrows are a gift to the eye and ear. Their distinctive harlequin face pattern of black, white and chestnut combined with the melodious, rich trills of their lark-like song makes me long for the return of the species to Antelope Island every spring.

Bison At The Scratchin’ Post (and a recycling lesson from critters)

I don’t post bison photos often but this big bull tickled my funny bone.

Sage Thrashers – Courtship Display And Prey For Their Youngsters

Sage Thrasher spring activities have been ramping up for weeks and I’ve been lucky enough to photograph a variety of them.

Marbled Godwit On Antelope Island

Until yesterday I’d never seen a Marbled Godwit on Antelope Island so it was great fun to photograph this bird up close.

Willet – Allowing Enough Room For Wings At Take-off

Many things can go wrong when photographing birds at take-off and clipping wings is at or near the top of the list. The amount of room the photographer needs to allow for raised (or lowered) wings is hugely deceiving. Sure, you may catch the wings in a horizontal position without clipping them but that position is generally much less desirable.