Feathered Photography

It’s Official – Utah Now Has A State Bird Of Prey

A good excuse to repost my favorite Golden Eagle photo.

Double Crested Cormorants In Flight – Two Perspectives

Underside and topside, close and not so close. (2 photos)

What Happened To Most Of The Pronghorn On Antelope Island?

I don’t know a definitive answer to that question but I think I have a pretty good guess. (4 photos)

Northern Shoveler Takeoff And Flight Series

Photographing ‘puddle ducks’ exploding off the water is always a challenge. (4 photos)

Double-crested Cormorant Banking In Flight

A dynamic flight posture that promotes getting good morning light and detail on a black bird in flight.

Song Sparrow – Instant Fluff-butt

I don’t post as many sparrows as I should, especially the common ones. To make matters worse, yesterday was World Sparrow Day and I made no mention of it. Today’s post is my attempt at redemption. (4 photos)

Wild Horses – Two Extremes

An equine change of pace today. (3 photos)

American White Pelican Spotlighted Against A Dark Background

White on black, nearly. With a little color thrown in for effect. (two photos)

Singing Western Meadowlark On Antelope Island

How do meadowlarks learn their distinctive and complex song? And what about that curious Latin name? (3 images)

Yesterday My Blog Followers Gave Me A Case Of The Warm Fuzzies

It’s kind of a long and convoluted story but it deserves to be told. (3 photos)