Feathered Photography

Last Call For Amaranth Seeds (with update)

Both this year and last year there was a lot of interest in the Amaranth I plant in my ‘mostly’ vegetable garden for yard birds. This year I offered seeds to those readers who might want to give them a try. (5 photos)

A Digestive Surprise For A Juvenile Swainson’s Hawk

I believe this Swainson’s Hawk was taken by surprise by what it found in its mouth. (8 photos)

Surgery Update

I arrived home late yesterday afternoon after having spinal fusion surgery early Monday morning.

Surgery Prep And A More Specific Request For Reading Suggestions

As you read this post your first reaction may be that some of it is a little more personal than it needs to be. (4 photos)

A Couple Of Interesting Western Grebe Behaviors

Feeding chicks and a variation of “chick-dumping”. (4 photos)

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

One of my most difficult avian subjects. (2 photos)

Swainson’s Hawk Hunting Foray

Going out and coming back. (9 photos)

Yesterday’s Nashville Warbler

I’m finally beginning to see some pretty good numbers of migrating warblers moving through. (2 photos)

Amaranth – A Bounty Of Food For Fall Yard Birds

Including American Goldfinches. (11 photos)

The Elephant In The Room

A hard post for me to write. Or even think about. (2 images)