A Twice-anomalous Loggerhead Shrike There are two interesting things about this Loggerhead Shrike that I thought were worth a closer look. Continue reading
Displaying Female Brewer’s Blackbird (and an update on recent Feathered Photography problems) I almost never see Brewer’s Blackbird images posted anywhere so today I thought I’d give the species its due. Continue reading
Two Contrasting Burrowing Owls Occasionally I’m struck by the amount of color variation in Burrowing Owls. Continue reading
A Mated Pair Of Loggerhead Shrikes I have very few images of mated pairs of songbirds that I like. This second shot from yesterday is one of them. Continue reading
American Avocet “Scything” In The Mud Deep, soft mud and strong winds make the feeding process a little challenging for American Avocets. Continue reading
Turkey Vulture In some circles the Turkey Vulture isn’t the most popular kid on the block but to me they’re as deserving of our respect and admiration as any other native bird. Continue reading
The Gray Ghost On Antelope Island The male Northern Harrier is called the “gray ghost” for good reason, particularly on Antelope Island Continue reading
My “First Of Year” Sage Thrasher The original name for the Sage Thrasher was “Mountain Mockingbird”. I can see why. Continue reading
Juniper Titmouse (Yes, In A Juniper Tree) For some reason I really enjoy being able to photograph a bird when its namesake habitat is obvious in the photo. Continue reading
Meadowlarks, Take-offs And “Armpits” When I’m photographing Western Meadowlarks at take-off there’s always one flight posture I hope I don’t get. Continue reading