Feathered Photography

One More Black-chinned Hummingbird At My Trumpet Vine

For some unknown reason, ‘my’ hummingbirds have pretty much abandoned my trumpet vine.

Western Tanager – Serviceberries For Breakfast

Do birds ‘taste’ their food? (two photos)

My Dudley Ancestors, Warts And All

In order, through 19 generations and 643 years. (6 photos)

Clumsy Juvenile Green-tailed Towhee

Who can resist the antics of an awkward and clumsy young bird? Or the intrigue in a photo of a perfectly normal and healthy bird that looks nearly decapitated. (7 photos)

A Curious Juvenile Cedar Waxwing

At least there was one. (4 photos)

Yellow Warbler Perched, Taking Off And In Flight

One way to tell the difference between an adult female and a juvenile Yellow Warbler? (4 photos)

Some Recent Birds

Eight photos of ten birds of eight different species.

Flame Skimmer Borrowing A Hunting Technique From Red-tailed Hawks

Or maybe it was the other way around. (7 photos)

You Might Be Surprised By How Wide Hummingbirds Can Open Their Bills

I was. (3 photos)

Sandhill Cranes Calling In The Marsh At Sunrise

One of the very best ways to begin a morning.