Feathered Photography

Willets On The Rocks

Plus yet another Willet mystery but this one involves shadows rather than behavior.

Loggerhead Shrike With Prey And In Flight

Plus a surprising reacquisition of focus on the shrike by the 7D Mark II after it took off directly at me.

Northern Flicker – The Most Unusual Takeoff I’ve Ever Photographed

I’m not sure who was more startled, me or the flicker.

Western Meadowlark Perched And Taking Off

I love a quality takeoff shot so I’ll put up with a less than ideal perch before the bird launches.

Mockingbird Flight Display Photographed In Its Entirety…

…without skipping a beat. This was the first time I’ve been able to accomplish that long-time goal.

Dripping-wet Uinta Ground Squirrel Eating And Then Drying Himself Off

Yesterday morning I wanted a change in venue so I headed for the Wasatch Mountains east of Salt Lake City. This cute little Uinta Ground Squirrel entertained me for about 15 minutes with its behaviors and antics.

Red-tailed Hawk Carrying Food To His Mate At The Nest

This male was a good provider for his mate and soon-to-be offspring.

Vesper Sparrow On Tintic Quartzite

LBJ’s (little brown jobs) don’t get enough attention from bird photographers, including me on Feathered Photography, so this post is part of my effort to rectify the situation.

Ferruginous Hawk In Flight With A Mountain Background

This is a flight posture I rarely post.