Feathered Photography

Solitary Sandpipers – An Unusual Species For Me

And a chance encounter with an old friend. (6 photos)

Sandhill Cranes – Comparing A Young Juvenile To An Adult

Two days ago at Bear River MBR I photographed a young juvenile Sandhill Crane at a stage of development I’d never documented up close before. (2 photos)

Blue-winged Teal In Flight

At least I think it’s a Blue-winged Teal. I struggle with teal ID when they’re not in breeding plumage.

Swainson’s Hawks – Sleeping Unihemispherically?

A pretty nifty trick that even allows birds to sleep while they’re migrating over water. (6 photos)

Chipping Sparrows And A Chipmunk

Lots of “chip” in today’s post. (5 photos)

Yellow Warbler Singing Amongst The Berries

Two days ago I found another mixed flock of songbirds in the mountains.

Green-tailed Towhee Making Me Wonder If I Was Losing My Marbles

For a few seconds I was as confused as I’ve ever been with a camera in my hand. (3 photos)

Long-billed Curlew Swallowing An Egg Whole

I had no idea that Long-billed Curlews are nest-raiders. (6 photos)

A Painting Of One Of My Favorite Burrowing Owl Photos

My reaction to requests to use my photos for paintings is usually lukewarm at best but there was something special about this one. (2 photos)

Long-billed Curlew In Flight Over A Great Salt Lake Beach

‘Talking’ to another curlew as he flew.