Feathered Photography

The Oversexed And Highly Aggressive Spotted Sandpiper

While watching the sexual and pugnacious antics of these sandpipers I described the situation as a “sex circus” to my shooting companion. Not far from the truth if you ask me.

Have You Ever Seen The Preen Gland (oil gland) Of A Yellow Warbler?

Or the preen gland of any songbird for that matter? Well, now’s your chance.

Willow Flycatcher And Nictitating Membranes

When I start composing a blog post I never know where I’ll end up.

Yesterday’s Surprise Osprey

A surprise because it was fishing a small meandering stream instead of one of several nearby large bodies of water.

Gray Catbird – Seemingly Hopeless Situations Can Still Be Worth Making The Effort

Making lemonade out of a lemon, it’s a tired old cliché but sometimes it works.

Male American Goldfinch Perched And In Flight

A colorful bird on an attractive natural perch in the mountains and a lucky takeoff shot.

Savannah Sparrow With A Mouthful Of Insects

Two perspectives.

Red-tailed Hawk Running The Gauntlet

More evidence that raptors can be incredibly agile and quick when they need to be.

Chukar In One Of My Favorite Poses

So I’m surprised I haven’t posted the photo before.

A Vivid Reminder From A Violet-green Swallow

In photography, light matters. It really does.