Feathered Photography

Turkey Vulture In Spread-wing Postures

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.

This was the most cooperative Rough-legged Hawk in flight I’ve ever photographed

There seems to be some question regarding the plumage of this juvenile Peregrine Falcon.

This Rough-legged Hawk taught me a little trick that has improved my keeper rate for takeoff shots.