Long-billed Curlews Have Recently Returned To Northern Utah
It’s been a long time since I’ve posted any curlew photos but these migratory birds recently returned to northern Utah and my first opportunity to photograph them up close this year was three days ago on Antelope Island.
Red-tailed Hawks – Makin’ Babies
Recently I semi-promised not to post any more Red-tailed Hawks for a while but when sex is involved promises are often broken. Today’s post is no exception.
Another Red-tailed Hawk Takeoff Series (six images)
Five days ago in northern Utah I had my most productive day with Red-tailed Hawks in years.
Can’t We Go Any Faster, Dad?
This is one of the most unusual and amusing bird behaviors I’ve ever photographed. And it was completely unexpected.
Red-tailed Hawk Taking Off And Coming At Me (11 image series)
It isn’t often that I’m able to keep a raptor in frame and in focus for this many shots during and after takeoff.
Seduced By A Prairie Falcon In Flight
Adult Red-tailed Hawk In A Flight Posture I Love
It’s been a while since I’ve liked one of my Red-tailed Hawk photos as much as I do this one.
Short-eared Owl In Very Low Light
I may have never photographed a Short-eared Owl in light more dim than this so I’m surprised to have ended up liking these photos very much.
My First Decent Burrowing Owl Photos This Year
I seldom photograph Burrowing Owls on Antelope Island anymore so it was fun to find this cooperative bird yesterday morning.
Up Close And Eye Level To A Badger
There’s something quite intimidating about being this close and eye level to a badger. Especially the “eye level” part.