Feathered Photography

Having Fun With Coots On Very Thin Ice

Two days ago I had a blast photographing American Coots attempting to negotiate very thin ice on a local pond. (12 photos and a video clip)

It’s been a morning of snafus and hair-pulling. A neat trick for me since I have very little hair.

Finally, some interesting birds in good light. It’s been a while. (2 photos)

A beautiful male in a more colorful winter setting than I usually get. (2 photos)

I had an almost idyllic childhood growing up on the family farm 17 miles northwest of Cut Bank, Montana. (2 images)

Somehow, the thought of a levitating 10 lb. goose amuses me. (2 photos)

A precursor of things to come?

An owl in flight in low light and he’s still sharp. I must have been doing something right.

A Wild Turkey, a Bald Eagle and many thousands of Red-winged Blackbirds. (3 photos)

Finally, another kingfisher.