Ethics – Page 2 – Feathered Photography

Black-billed Magpie – An Interesting Flight Maneuver

And some surprise magpie iridescence on an overcast morning. (2 photos)

A Sneaky Chukar

I love Chukars, in part because they make hunters pay in blood, sweat and tears (literally) for every bird they get. If there’s such a thing as a hunt that is strictly “fair chase”, it’s Chukar hunting. It may be the only hunt that still is.

Canada Goose Flaring On Landing Approach

A side view showcasing the steep body angle of the flare just prior to landing.

Yesterday’s American Kestrel Was Banded By HawkWatch International

I heard back from HWI already. (2 photos, 2 maps)

Prairie Falcon In Flight Yesterday Morning

Finally. It’s been far too long.

Hunters Are Killing Trumpeter Swans In Utah When They Shouldn’t Be

I may not be successful but I’m going to try to keep today’s post as short as possible. I went off on a rant recently and I’d prefer not do it again. Not so soon anyway.

A Female Short-eared Owl Up Close In Thick Fog

Getting quality photos of a bird in thick fog is tricky but under the right conditions it can be done.

The Most Expensive Water I’ve Ever Bought

Honest mistakes I can easily tolerate but deliberate cheating makes me angry (probably a leftover from my teaching days when I had absolutely no tolerance for cheating in my classroom) so I’m on a rant. And yes, there are birds involved. Or at least parts of them.