Feathered Photography

Red-tailed Hawk – Perched, Stretching And Soaring Overhead

More evidence that immature buteos tend to be less wary than adults.

Long-Billed Curlew In Flight Against A Blue Sky Background That Isn’t

Plus, by request, some Black-billed Magpie “mate-feeding” photos related to yesterday’s post. Today’s post is kind of like two posts crammed into one. I blame it on Stephen C. And Chris Sanborn. And Marty K. (6 photos)

Black-billed Magpie – An Unconventional Takeoff

Having plenty of room in the frame comes in handy with bird takeoffs, especially when your subject has a ridiculously long tail. (3 photos)

So, How Good Is The Canon R5 For Bird Photography Really?

At least for birds in flight. (12 photos)

Long-billed Curlew In Flight Against A Dark Background

In bird photography, backgrounds and settings matter.

Portrait Of A Buck Pronghorn Guarding His Harem

And a photo to set the scene. (2 photos)

Northern Mockingbird Flight Display

It’s been years since I’ve seen this courtship display and yesterday I had an opportunity to photograph it. (7 photos)

Loggerhead Shrike – Perched, In Flight And Then Perched Again

And attempting to regurgitate a pellet. (7 photos)

Savannah Sparrow Singing In The Wind

This little guy provided evidence of the positive influence bird song can have on the human psyche. (2 photos)

Red-tailed Hawk In Flight Soon After Takeoff – Part II

Making the best I can out of some bad luck. (3 photos)