Feathered Photography

Barn Owl In Flight Over Frosty Phragmites

Barn Owls in flight in full daylight always get my juices flowing.

Dudleys Haven’t Always Been Dudleys

And to think I’ve been masquerading as a Dudley for my entire life. (7 photos and documents)

Tundra Swan Takeoff

Sometimes I wonder how these heavy birds ever get airborne. (3 photos)

Some Recent Urban Pond Birds

In the last three days I’ve visited three urban ponds in the Salt Lake Valley while looking for birds. (6 photos of 6 species)

Yesterday’s Dark-eyed Junco

One cooperative bird in six hours and 220 miles. (4 photos)

Peregrine Falcon On A Photogenic Natural Perch

Just prior to takeoff.

I’m A Canuck And I Didn’t Even Know It

I’m extremely proud to be a Canadian citizen, even though until two days ago I had absolutely no clue that I am.

A Pied-billed Grebe And A Coot Competing For The Same Fish

These two birds duked it out for nearly three minutes. (22 photos)

Prairie Falcon Becoming Progressively More Tolerant Of My Presence

I rarely photograph raptors on utility poles anymore but I’ll always make an exception for Prairie Falcons. Especially when they allow me to observe some of their behaviors up close. (7 photos)

Pied-billed Grebe And A Fish – Who’s In Control Here?

Turning the tables on a predator, at least temporarily. (2 photos)