A Potpourri Of Recent Birds And Critters
It’s been a while since I published a potpourri post so I figured it was about time. Each of the following 8 images was taken over the last 8 days in places like Bear River MBR, Antelope Island, Farmington Bay WMA or other favorite haunts of mine in northern Utah.
Burrowing Owl Giving Me A Dubious Look
This is the same look I’d get from my mother when she caught me in the cookie jar as a little kid. I still remember that look.
Barn Swallow On Emergent Wild Rose
This recent Barn Swallow photo just might be my personal favorite of the species I’ve ever taken. It took me a while to come to that conclusion but the more I study it the more I like it.
Diving Kingfisher – A Work In Progress
Kingfishers diving from their fishing perches are among the most difficult photos I’ve attempted to get.
A Serendipitous Cooper’s Hawk Yesterday In The Wasatch Mountains
Plus a shocking recent example of cheating in a prestigious nature photography contest.
Western Meadowlark – How Do They Do That?
Meadowlarks often perform a pretty neat little trick while they’re landing on sagebrush.
