Feathered Photography

Credit Where Credit’s Due To Chukar Mothers

And a promise kept by yours truly.

American White Pelican On Landing Approach

I sometimes liken American White Pelicans to B–52 Stratofortresses – they often fly at great heights and they’re not very agile in flight but man are they ever impressive during landings.

Sidelit Loggerhead Shrike On A Dried Sunflower Perch

A fierce little predator on a colorful perch in interesting light.

Magpies – They’ll Try To Fake You Out Every Time

Black-billed Magpies just can’t be trusted and yesterday morning this bird proved it again. Twice.

Chukar Calling In The Snow

Perspective. It’s all about perspective.

Western Meadowlark Singing In Early Spring

And the problem with common names.

In Tribute To The Humble Horned Lark

The only member of the lark family that is native to the Americas.

Black-billed Magpie – The Ultimate Photobomber

If you’re using a DSLR camera you aren’t photographing what you’re seeing through the viewfinder. Two days ago that phenomenon was responsible for me photographing a magpie that I had no clue I’d photographed.

Black-billed Magpies Are Nest Building Again

Early spring must be here.

Peregrine Falcon Circling Prey

This falcon was a significant milestone for me.