My “First Of Year” Sage Thrasher
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.
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.
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.
