Barn Owl ln Flight Yesterday Morning
I had my second opportunity of the season with a Barn Owl in flight yesterday morning at Bear River MBR.
Category: Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge
Western Grebe Teasing Its Chick With A Feather
Many grebe species are well-known for eating feathers, both as adults and as youngsters. The behavior documented in this series may have been the parent encouraging its chick to have an interest in this new item in its “diet”.
An Extremely “Tame” Rough-legged Hawk
The occasional wild raptor is unusually approachable but I’ve rarely had that happen with a Rough-legged Hawk.
Barn Owl Flight Series – From Small In The Frame To Frame-filling
I’ve never before been able to get this many sharp images of a bird in flight in a single pass.
A Cooperative Barn Owl In Flight
In many of my images of this Barn Owl it was coming straight at me but in this series I was able to get a quartering angle on the bird.
26 Pied-billed Grebes In A Struggle To Survive A Cold Spell
When temperatures get this cold and nearly all fresh water freezes up some bird species are at a distinct disadvantage. Pied-billed Grebes are among them.
Bald Eagle – A Dramatic Illustration Of The Effects Of Warm Light
Three Consecutive Shots Of A Barn Owl In Flight
This Barn Owl was hunting near the road in front of me so I pulled over and angled my pickup for a lucky shot or two just in case the bird came my way.
Bear River Barn Owl, Perched And In Flight
When it’s this cold and snowy Barn Owls are flying during daytime over much of northern Utah. They’re often not easy to find but when you do locate one they can be fairly cooperative.
The Events And The Birds That Hooked Me On Bird Photography
A Tale Of Two Mule Deer Bucks In Rut
Last month I photographed two Mule Deer bucks that showed decidedly different effects of the rut.
High Steppin’ Coot
A goofy pose when combined with outrageous-looking body parts makes me smile, especially when the subject is an American Coot.
Mule Deer Buck In Rut
Grebe With A Big Fish And Two First-of-season Bird Species – Yay!
Barn Swallow Adult And Fledgling – Finally, Perfect Timing
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Western Grebe Teasing Its Chick With A Feather
Many grebe species are well-known for eating feathers, both as adults and as youngsters. The behavior documented in this series may have been the parent encouraging its chick to have an interest in this new item in its “diet”.
An Extremely “Tame” Rough-legged Hawk
The occasional wild raptor is unusually approachable but I’ve rarely had that happen with a Rough-legged Hawk.
Barn Owl Flight Series – From Small In The Frame To Frame-filling
I’ve never before been able to get this many sharp images of a bird in flight in a single pass.
A Cooperative Barn Owl In Flight
In many of my images of this Barn Owl it was coming straight at me but in this series I was able to get a quartering angle on the bird.
26 Pied-billed Grebes In A Struggle To Survive A Cold Spell
When temperatures get this cold and nearly all fresh water freezes up some bird species are at a distinct disadvantage. Pied-billed Grebes are among them.
Bald Eagle – A Dramatic Illustration Of The Effects Of Warm Light
Three Consecutive Shots Of A Barn Owl In Flight
This Barn Owl was hunting near the road in front of me so I pulled over and angled my pickup for a lucky shot or two just in case the bird came my way.
Bear River Barn Owl, Perched And In Flight
When it’s this cold and snowy Barn Owls are flying during daytime over much of northern Utah. They’re often not easy to find but when you do locate one they can be fairly cooperative.
The Events And The Birds That Hooked Me On Bird Photography
A Tale Of Two Mule Deer Bucks In Rut
Last month I photographed two Mule Deer bucks that showed decidedly different effects of the rut.
High Steppin’ Coot
A goofy pose when combined with outrageous-looking body parts makes me smile, especially when the subject is an American Coot.
