Category: Favorite Locations
Swainson’s Hawk – The First Raptor I Ever Photographed Up Close
Until my encounter with this hawk I was beginning to seriously doubt that bird photography was for me.
What In The World Is This American Crow Doing?
Three weeks ago I documented some very puzzling behavior from an American Crow at Farmington Bay WMA.
Rough-legged Hawk – Sometimes The Prey Bites Back, Even In Flight
When Rough-legged Hawks dive on prey they can appear to hit the ground so hard they vicariously rattle my teeth and I almost expect them to bounce on impact.
Short-eared Owl Hunting From The Ground
The owl knew there was a vole nearby but he was having a devil of a time locating it.
Bald Eagle Withdrawal
Black-billed Magpie Takeoff From A Thicket
The Killing Bite Of The American Kestrel
Voles are by far the most common prey item I see American Kestrels with but occasionally I find them with a mouse or a small bird. This time, on a cold and snowy morning at Farmington Bay WMA, it was a mouse and it was still very much alive.
Barn Owl In Flight – Failure And Success
When it comes to Barn Owls in flight sometimes you’re the windshield and sometimes you’re the bug.
Feeding Behaviors Of Pied-billed Grebes
I have one suggestion for bird photographers, especially if you’re interested in behaviors. Don’t ignore our pugnacious friends the Pied-billed Grebes, particularly when they’re feeding. You’ll be sorry… (13 photos)
Male Short-eared Owl In Flight With Rodent Prey
Tundra Swan In Flight Against A Multilayered Background
I like bird photography that includes significant hints at habitat. That goal is typically more difficult to achieve with flight shots than static shots but it can be done and this image is an example.
Loggerhead Shrike With An Attitude (+ conclusive proof it isn’t an act)
To the casual observer Loggerhead Shrikes may seem like just another songbird but in reality they’re fierce little predators whose prey includes arthropods, amphibians, reptiles, small mammals, roadkill and carrion. “Wannabe raptors” indeed.
White-faced Ibis Landing Series
Recently I posted a single photo of a landing White-faced Ibis. Below is the entire six image series.
Comparing And Contrasting Juvenile And Adult Bald Eagles
The transformation of Bald Eagles from juveniles to adults typically takes five years. The process is gradual but when you compare the juveniles (1st winter) to the adults and skip all the intermediate subadult stages the differences between them are dramatic.
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Swainson’s Hawk – The First Raptor I Ever Photographed Up Close
Until my encounter with this hawk I was beginning to seriously doubt that bird photography was for me.
What In The World Is This American Crow Doing?
Three weeks ago I documented some very puzzling behavior from an American Crow at Farmington Bay WMA.
Rough-legged Hawk – Sometimes The Prey Bites Back, Even In Flight
When Rough-legged Hawks dive on prey they can appear to hit the ground so hard they vicariously rattle my teeth and I almost expect them to bounce on impact.
Short-eared Owl Hunting From The Ground
The owl knew there was a vole nearby but he was having a devil of a time locating it.
Bald Eagle Withdrawal
Black-billed Magpie Takeoff From A Thicket
The Killing Bite Of The American Kestrel
Voles are by far the most common prey item I see American Kestrels with but occasionally I find them with a mouse or a small bird. This time, on a cold and snowy morning at Farmington Bay WMA, it was a mouse and it was still very much alive.
Barn Owl In Flight – Failure And Success
When it comes to Barn Owls in flight sometimes you’re the windshield and sometimes you’re the bug.
Feeding Behaviors Of Pied-billed Grebes
I have one suggestion for bird photographers, especially if you’re interested in behaviors. Don’t ignore our pugnacious friends the Pied-billed Grebes, particularly when they’re feeding. You’ll be sorry… (13 photos)
Male Short-eared Owl In Flight With Rodent Prey
Tundra Swan In Flight Against A Multilayered Background
I like bird photography that includes significant hints at habitat. That goal is typically more difficult to achieve with flight shots than static shots but it can be done and this image is an example.
Loggerhead Shrike With An Attitude (+ conclusive proof it isn’t an act)
To the casual observer Loggerhead Shrikes may seem like just another songbird but in reality they’re fierce little predators whose prey includes arthropods, amphibians, reptiles, small mammals, roadkill and carrion. “Wannabe raptors” indeed.
White-faced Ibis Landing Series
Recently I posted a single photo of a landing White-faced Ibis. Below is the entire six image series.
Comparing And Contrasting Juvenile And Adult Bald Eagles
The transformation of Bald Eagles from juveniles to adults typically takes five years. The process is gradual but when you compare the juveniles (1st winter) to the adults and skip all the intermediate subadult stages the differences between them are dramatic.