Exciting Times At Farmington’s Great Blue Heron Rookery
Yesterday morning as I approached the Eccles Wildlife Education Center at Farmington Bay I noticed some kind of hubbub going on in their parking lot. (7 photos)
Some Recent Birds
Short-eared Owl In A Sagebrush
In my book there aren’t many things more endearing than a baby or fledgling owl performing motion parallax. (2 photos)
Red-winged Blackbirds Are Already Singing And Displaying On Territory
Two days ago the behavior of male Red-winged Blackbirds at Farmington Bay WMA changed suddenly and dramatically. Compared to the day before it was almost like someone flipped a switch. (2 photos)
American Robin Misjudging The Strength Of His Next Perch
The trials and tribulations of a bird. And a bird photographer – this one you won’t believe. (8 photos)
A Surprise Female Canvasback
A species I seldom photograph.
A Corvid In Flight And A Buteo With Prey
Rousing As A Predictive Behavior Of Imminent Takeoff
Sneak Attack
Adult Red-tailed Hawk Taking Off In Warm Light
Yesterday I finally got out on another bona fide bird photography trip. It had been a long while so it really felt good, despite having an unexpected and hair-raising adventure near the end of my trip. (2 photos)