Dusky Flycatcher – The ‘Best’ Bird I’ve Photographed In Quite A While
By ‘best’ I mean that this flycatcher gave me more poses yesterday, on more perches, over more time than any other small bird in longer than I can remember. And “he” even allowed me a bunch of shots with prey for good measure, including a yellowjacket.
Yellow-rumped Warblers – Predicting Long-term Behaviors
I like both of these photos at least in part because the namesake “butter butt” of the species is so very obvious – often it isn’t. But last night on closer inspection something else of interest caught my eye.
Why A Snoot-full Of Porcupine Quills Can Be A Serious Matter
“Don’t mess with Porky” was one of the early lessons I learned growing up on the Montana farm.
House Wren – A World And A Hemisphere Record Holder
House Wrens have more significance and impact on the worldwide avian scene than most folks realize.
A Young And Inexperienced Osprey Loses A Fish
I’m sure this juvenile Osprey worked hard for the fish but what looked to me like a rookie mistake cost it a meal.
White-crowned Sparrow In Roughly My Ideal Takeoff Posture
Except for a seemingly small but very aggravating detail this second photo might have been among my favorite songbird shots of all time, largely because of degree of difficulty and four unlikely strokes of good luck.
Spotted Towhee(s) Transitioning Into Adult Plumage
These juveniles look a little scruffy this time of year but I refuse to make a big deal out them not looking their best, especially after the photo I posted of myself two days ago.
Plumbeous Vireo Snatching A Moth From Tree Bark
I’ve never posted images of a Plumbeous Vireo on my blog before and this bird is yet another species I owe to my time at the “porcupine bush”.
A Detailed Look At The Brand New Wildlife Education Center At Farmington Bay
The grand opening of the new Eccles Wildlife Education Center was yesterday morning and I was invited. I went early (very early) so I could take some photos before dignitaries and crowds arrived. This is one very special place.
Fox Sparrow – A Lifer For Me
The last gift to me from my time at the “porcupine bush” was a species I’d never photographed or even seen before – a Fox Sparrow. And yes, that excites me.