Feathered Photography

Avian Potpourri From My Last Trip To Bear River MBR

Including a bird whose ID I’m not quite sure of.

Some Christmas Memories

My chance to wish a Merry Christmas and a happy holiday Season to all of my readers. And to express some of what the season means to me at this stage in my life.

A Pair Of Ruddy Ducks In An Interesting Setting

For me the colors and varying textures of the water in this photo are almost as interesting as the birds.

Great Blue Heron Icy Plume Season

The ‘season’ begins.

Adult Rough-legged Hawk In Full Flight

Yesterday morning the fog was threatening but it mostly stayed away.

The New ABA Bird Of The Year – The Burrowing Owl

As of two days ago the Burrowing Owl is the American Birding Association’s Bird of the Year for 2022. (5 photos)

The One Disadvantage Of Photographing Birds In Early Morning

Around here you only have to worry about it in winter. (4 photos)

Prairie Falcon Trying To Carry A Richardson’s Ground Squirrel In Flight

A classic case of biting off more than you can chew.

Chukar Running Downhill Through Deep Snow

Or at least trying to.

Salmonella At Bird Feeders – Is It Really A Problem?

Plus recommendations for types of bird seed to purchase for the birds you intend to feed and tips on cleaning bird feeders.