Feathered Photography

Great Blue Heron – Old Stoneface

Too much “cooperative” can be the same as uncooperative. (3 photos)

Yellow-headed Blackbird On Sunflowers

Sometimes it’s the little things that make or break a photo.

Solitary Sandpipers – An Unusual Species For Me

And a chance encounter with an old friend. (6 photos)

Sandhill Cranes – Comparing A Young Juvenile To An Adult

Two days ago at Bear River MBR I photographed a young juvenile Sandhill Crane at a stage of development I’d never documented up close before. (2 photos)

Blue-winged Teal In Flight

At least I think it’s a Blue-winged Teal. I struggle with teal ID when they’re not in breeding plumage.

Swainson’s Hawks – Sleeping Unihemispherically?

A pretty nifty trick that even allows birds to sleep while they’re migrating over water. (6 photos)

Chipping Sparrows And A Chipmunk

Lots of “chip” in today’s post. (5 photos)

Yellow Warbler Singing Amongst The Berries

Two days ago I found another mixed flock of songbirds in the mountains.

Green-tailed Towhee Making Me Wonder If I Was Losing My Marbles

For a few seconds I was as confused as I’ve ever been with a camera in my hand. (3 photos)

Long-billed Curlew Swallowing An Egg Whole

I had no idea that Long-billed Curlews are nest-raiders. (6 photos)