antelope island – Page 13 – Feathered Photography

Male Western Kingbird Displaying After Landing

Western Kingbirds are noted for their persistent belligerent behavior. This is one of nine different aggressive displays bird behaviorists have identified in the species.

Spiders Galore

I realize that out of fear or revulsion (or both) some folks won’t even look at photos of spiders but I hope most of my readers aren’t in that category. I think spiders are marvels of evolution and many of them are actually beautiful in their own way.

Rough-legged Hawk In A Fantailed Preening Pose

This beauty was the most cooperative Rough-legged Hawk I’ve ever photographed.

Black-chinned Hummingbird Feeding On Bee Plant

A different species this time, Black-chinned instead of the Broad-tailed Hummingbirds I’ve been posting lately.

Short-eared Owl In Flight With Prey Being Chased By Another Owl

A double dose of serendipity with the two related events being separated from each other by eight years. To the day.

A Weird Experience With A Coyote On Antelope Island

I’ve been photographing coyotes on Antelope Island and elsewhere for many years now and this was the most perplexing behavior I’ve ever seen.

Mourning Dove In Flight

Plus my first bobcat sighting on Antelope Island.

Vesper Sparrow Perched And Taking Off From Sagebrush

My first takeoff or flight shot of this little ground-skulker.

An Ugly Photo With A Beautiful Function For Bird Lovers

Male and female Long-billed Curlews have identical plumage throughout the year so how do we tell them apart? This is the best single photo I’ve seen to show how.