Structural Colors In Birds – Black-billed Magpie
The cause(s) of plumage coloration in birds isn’t as straightforward as it might first appear.
Peregrine Falcon In Flight Against Southern Utah’s Famous Red Rocks
I tend to like texture and colors in the backgrounds of birds in flight images but the bright red rocks of southern Utah might be pushing it a little.
Killdeer – Why Do They Do It That Way?
Meadowlark In Flight
Yesterday I was able to get a shot of a Western Meadowlark that may be one of my favorite images of a songbird in flight. But there’s a potential flaw that niggles at me…
Finally – Another Burrowing Owl
It’s been six months since I’ve photographed a Burrowing Owl but yesterday on Antelope Island my “owl drought” finally ended.
Magpie Hip-shot – An Interesting Experiment
Photographing birds as they take off is tricky but with a little luck and perseverance it can be done. Landing shots are much more difficult and often require creative innovation.
Red-winged Blackbird In Flight
Sandhill Crane Threat Displays
I photographed a variety of Sandhill Crane behaviors several weeks ago in Wayne County, Utah but among the most interesting was the aggressive displays of the males.
Northern Harrier In Flight Over The Great Salt Lake
Occasionally a Northern Harrier will come in close to the photographer as the hawk hunts the narrow confines of the causeway to Antelope Island.
Chukars – Fighting Takes Its Toll
Springtime fights between male Chukars can be vicious affairs that sometimes leave the participants looking like they’ve stepped on a land mine.