Feathered Photography

Black-chinned Hummingbirds Putting On A Show

Black-chinned aren’t as colorful as the Rufous Hummingbirds I also photographed on these wild flowers but they gave me more interesting poses and behaviors.

Snowy Egret In Flight With A Bokeh I Adore

Here’s another photo where I like the background as much as the bird and in large part that’s due to the quality of the bokeh.

Magpie Hunting Insects On The Back Of A Bison

I tend to like unusual perches even when they’re of the furry kind.

Forster’s Tern In A Setting I Like

Blue sky backgrounds for birds in flight are ok but I grow tired of them and prefer something more interesting and challenging.

Weathering The Storm

Current events in Florida have me thinking about storms and survival for both humans and birds.

A Merlin With Meadowlark Prey

This series, which includes both before and after photos, dramatically illustrates the effects of fog on our images.

Forster’s Tern In Flight

There’s no fish in this one but I like the elegance of the tern in flight.

Smoke, A Bird, A Couple of “Bugs” And Some Crazy Dudley History

And I’d appreciate some help from my readers in identifying the bird.

A Northern Harrier In Flight, Bad Habits And Bird Photography

I’m a creature of habit and as a bird photographer that tendency sometimes doesn’t serve me well.

Fledgling And Adult Marsh Wrens (+ the ongoing Montana firestorm)

Marsh Wrens don’t often sing on territory this time of year but they’re still fun to photograph on those rare occasions when they give you a relatively clear shot.