Feathered Photography

Long-billed Curlew Eating A Horned Lark Egg

Yesterday morning this curlew gave me a lesson on what “opportunistic foraging” really means.

Today’s post is a mixed bag of recent birds I’ve photographed and some observations (with photos) from the field.

Short-eared Owls hunt primarily on the wing, typically as they fly low over the ground in a manner reminiscent of Northern Harriers.

Turkey Vultures are well-known for spread-wing posturing. But why do they do it?

Yesterday morning this Short-eared Owl showed me a new wrinkle in takeoff angles.

This species is perhaps the most abundant bird of North America but some of its members go unrecognized by many novice birders and photographers.

A medley of birds from yesterday morning on Antelope Island and elsewhere.

There can be significant drama in the back story of an image that we miss when looking at a single photo.

I often see this pose from raptors and wonder if it has a “purpose”.

I worked harder at getting this shot than any other single image. Ever! It’s ugly but I love it.