Blurred Wings In Flight – A Matter Of Taste
There are three primary schools of thought when it comes to blurred wings in flight – not ever, they don’t bother me and it depends on the image. I fall in the latter camp.
Mating Canada Geese
These large geese are very impressive up close, especially during their mating rituals.
High-stepping, Far-falling Chukars
The roly-poly Chukar doesn’t look very athletic but they’re incredibly agile while maneuvering on the rocks they like to perch on this time of year.
It Must Be Spring – Magpies Are Beginning Nest-building
Around here Black-billed Magpies are among the first species to begin nest-building activities. It tickles my fancy to see another sign of spring after this miserable winter.
Northern Harrier Kiting Against A Mountain Backdrop
Wind can be an issue when photographing birds in flight but at times it can also be your friend.
Red-naped Sapsucker With Prey
Escaped White Gyrfalcon – An Update
This is my promised update on the eventual outcome of the recent escaped white Gyrfalcon saga.
Red-tailed Hawk In Flight With Prey
Finally! – Another Cooperative Chukar
Yesterday morning I finally found another Chukar willing to pose for me – my first since late last year.
Preening And The Uropygial (preen) Gland
Though I regularly watch birds as they preen it’s not often that I’m able to actually see the preen (uropygial) gland.