Red-naped Sapsucker In An Unusual Takeoff Pose
It’s impossible for me to look at this image without thinking of the sapsucker as a Winter Olympics competitor.
Swainson’s Hawk In Flight
This adult light morph Swainson’s Hawk was a good omen for my present camping trip.
Prairie Falcon Trying To Carry Too Much Weight
My First Look At The Red-naped Sapsucker Chick
Prairie Falcon Attempting An Incognito Takeoff
High perches are unusual in the flat bottomland expanses of Montana’s huge Centennial Valley so the few that exist can be a draw for raptors and other birds.
My Camping Gear Setup (by request)
On my recent post announcing my present camping trip Marty K made a special request.
Juvenile Black-crowned Night Heron In Flight
Finally, I’m Out Of Here!
It’s been a long time coming this year but today I’m finally getting out of some of this oppressive heat and headed for the faraway mountains of Montana and Idaho.
Bullock’s Oriole Just After Stealing Food From A Spider
This handsome male Bullock’s Oriole had just made a clean getaway from an angry spider.
Savannah Sparrows With “Bugs” For Their Nestlings
Savannah Sparrows are incredibly efficient hunters while they’re feeding nestlings or fledglings.