Feathered Photography

Forster’s Terns Fishing In Flight And Emerging With A Fish

It’s been two years since I’ve posted images of this species but yesterday morning at Farmington Bay WMA I had some luck with them (yes, the gate at Farmington is now open).

Wilson’s Warbler On Sumac Berries

This black-capped rascal was one of the most exasperating birds I ever aimed my lens at.

My Three Brushes With Death As A Toddler And Young Boy

And all three of them involved birds and wildlife in some way.

Immature Red-tailed Hawk With A Rodent

Landing with a vole, eating it and then going after another one.

The Northern Flicker That Could Have Been

Some near-misses sting more than others.

Merlin in Deep Shade

Plus some of the challenges I’m facing right now that affect my blogging and may do so in the future.

Immature Swainson’s Hawk Amongst The Sunflowers

There are more very similar colors in these photos than you can shake the proverbial stick at.

Chipmunk Shenanigans

Sometimes a guy (or gal) just isn’t in the mood for cuddlin’.

Short-eared Owl In Flight With Rodent Prey

Largely because of all I learned from him this may be my favorite individual bird I’ve ever photographed.

Yesterday’s Turkey Vultures

I don’t post photos of Turkey Vultures often but yesterday, International Vulture Awareness Day, was perfect timing to have an encounter with them.