Feathered Photography

Light Morph Swainson’s Hawk

Swainson’s Hawks are awash in northern Utah right now.

Red-tailed Hawk With A “Slice” To Be Proud Of

For raptor enthusiasts a “slice” has nothing to do with golf.

Short-eared Owl Takeoff

My first of year Short-eared Owl flight shot is always somewhat of a milestone for me.

Yellow-bellied Marmot – A Real Ham For The Camera

Usually when I have a marmot in my viewfinder it just turns into a staring match without many interesting poses from the rodent. But this guy was a show off.

Red-tailed Hawk Pair At The Nest

This industrious pair has been refurbishing their nest for weeks.

Yellow-headed Blackbird (and getting good detail in deep blacks)

This image grabs me for reasons that only other bird photographers might appreciate.

A Stunning Dark Morph Swainson’s Hawk

I believe this bird to be the darkest dark morph Swainson’s Hawk I’ve ever encountered.

A Strange Common Nighthawk Behavior

This was one of the more bizarre bird behaviors I’ve witnessed.

Bullock’s Orioles In My Yard

Three beautiful backyard visitors.

Burrowing Owl – A Romp Through The Flowers

This owl played hopscotch through a sea of flowers in a howling wind on Antelope Island yesterday morning.