My Attempt At Photographing Multiple (4) Northern Mockingbird Vertical Flight Displays
A Vertical Flight Display is a courtship display of the male Northern Mockingbird. (14 photos)
Northern Mockingbird Landing And A Surprise Gang Of Cuteness
In my book, landing shots are at a premium because I like the postures they typically involve and because they’re so very hard to get (the old ‘degree of difficulty’ factor). (4 photos)
Cinnamon Teal Takeoff Progression Based On Sex
A half-baked theory that just might have some validity in aiding bird photographer’s attempts at capturing takeoffs.
The Female Red-winged Blackbird And Some Kamikaze Midges
Long-billed Curlew In Flight, At 14 MPH
American Avocet Pair Beginning Their Nesting Activities
A Midge Smorgasbord At Bear River MBR
Long-billed Curlew Takeoff And Flight Series
The first nine photos below are sequential without any skips. After that there are skips and I’ll tell you where they are. (13 photos)
Male Long-billed Curlew Taking Off
One of two shorebird species I think of as “Cinderella birds”. Here’s why. (3 photos)
