Feathered Photography

Short-eared Owl In An Interesting Pose

And a little mystery involving the physics of light. (two images)

This Is Why Yellow Warbler Nests Can Be So Very Hard To Locate

In all the years I’ve been photographing birds I’d never seen a Yellow Warbler nest, until this spring when I’ve actually seen and photographed two of them.

Black-crowned Night Heron In Flight

Sometimes grab shots actually turn out well. (2 photos)

Male Black Chinned Hummingbird

A rude awakening in the mountains yesterday. (4 photos)

Western Meadowlark And Flowering Mullein As A Potential Perch

With emphasis on the word “potential”.

Male Northern Mockingbird Flight Display – Another Performance

Lightning didn’t just strike once that morning. (13 photos)

Birds Using Bison Hair As Nesting Material

The almost perfect lining material for bird nest cups. (7 photos)

Magpie Carrying A Big Stick

Probably not what TR had in mind but whatever works. (two images)

Male Belted Kingfisher Taking Off

My first decent kingfisher takeoff or flight shot in seven months.

Male Western Kingbird Tossing His Potentially Dangerous Breakfast Into The Air

Recently I’ve been having better luck photographing this behavior. (3 photos)