Curlew Wing-lift
The plumage colors of the Long-billed Curlew are generally unremarkable until it raises its wings to reveal beautiful cinnamons and pinks.
Category: Favorite Locations
Bear River Marsh Wrens
I like the many contrasts between these two images of Marsh Wrens taken at Bear River MBR 4 days ago.
Swainson’s Hawk In Flight (and an optical illusion involving the catch light)
Bear River Cliff Swallows
I don’t believe that I photograph any species more pugnacious than the Cliff Swallow. Their combative nature can lead to some interesting photo opportunities but they’re so darned quick that doing it well is very difficult.
Eureka! Western Grebes Really Do Have Wings
The fully extended wings of Western Grebes are rarely seen by humans for several reasons:
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.
Mating Swainson’s Hawks Sequence
Five days ago I photographed an entire mating sequence of a pair of Swainson’s Hawks in Beaverhead County, Montana.
The Grayest Swainson’s Hawk I’ve Seen
Yesterday this beautiful and unusually colored Swainson’s Hawk finally broke my string of bad luck on our Montana camping trip.
Calling Chukar (and the frustrations of bright perches)
Curlew Poop-stretch
I like the dichotomy of a beautiful bird perched on what some would think of as “unattractive” bison poop.
Gray Partridge – Adult and Young Juvenile
It’s the time of year when I begin daydreaming about trips to Montana and many of the birds I photograph in that state, Gray Partridges among them.
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.
Western Grebe Behavior – An Unusual Variation On A Theme
I’m always intrigued by bird behaviors, especially when it’s something new that I can’t explain or find in the literature.
Lark Sparrows
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)
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Bear River Marsh Wrens
I like the many contrasts between these two images of Marsh Wrens taken at Bear River MBR 4 days ago.
Swainson’s Hawk In Flight (and an optical illusion involving the catch light)
Bear River Cliff Swallows
I don’t believe that I photograph any species more pugnacious than the Cliff Swallow. Their combative nature can lead to some interesting photo opportunities but they’re so darned quick that doing it well is very difficult.
Eureka! Western Grebes Really Do Have Wings
The fully extended wings of Western Grebes are rarely seen by humans for several reasons:
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.
Mating Swainson’s Hawks Sequence
Five days ago I photographed an entire mating sequence of a pair of Swainson’s Hawks in Beaverhead County, Montana.
The Grayest Swainson’s Hawk I’ve Seen
Yesterday this beautiful and unusually colored Swainson’s Hawk finally broke my string of bad luck on our Montana camping trip.
Calling Chukar (and the frustrations of bright perches)
Curlew Poop-stretch
I like the dichotomy of a beautiful bird perched on what some would think of as “unattractive” bison poop.
Gray Partridge – Adult and Young Juvenile
It’s the time of year when I begin daydreaming about trips to Montana and many of the birds I photograph in that state, Gray Partridges among them.
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.
Western Grebe Behavior – An Unusual Variation On A Theme
I’m always intrigued by bird behaviors, especially when it’s something new that I can’t explain or find in the literature.
Lark Sparrows
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.
