antelope island – Page 30 – Feathered Photography

Chukar – Wish For It And It May Happen

Recently while photographing birds on Antelope Island I remarked to Mia that I’d like to photograph a Chukar doing a wing-stretch, something I’d only seen once in the past.

The Cloaca And A Lesson In Bird “Poop”

Since you’re reading this you’re probably a birder, bird photographer or nature lover and have seen your share of “pooping” birds.

Curlew Wing-lift

The plumage colors of the Long-billed Curlew are generally unremarkable until it raises its wings to reveal beautiful cinnamons and pinks.

A Question of Compatibility Among Owl Species

Sometimes birds behave exactly opposite of how the literature says they’re “supposed” to behave. This is a possible example.

Western Meadowlark – Goofy Is As Goofy Does

Occasionally a bird gives me a somewhat wacky pose that I enjoy enough to post. This image is one of those.

Calling Chukar (and the frustrations of bright perches)

Photographically, perches can be as problematic as the bird.

Curlew Poop-stretch

I like the dichotomy of a beautiful bird perched on what some would think of as “unattractive” bison poop.

Lark Sparrows are a gift to the eye and ear. Their distinctive harlequin face pattern of black, white and chestnut combined with the melodious, rich trills of their lark-like song makes me long for the return of the species to Antelope Island every spring.

Bison At The Scratchin’ Post (and a recycling lesson from critters)

I don’t post bison photos often but this big bull tickled my funny bone.

Marbled Godwit On Antelope Island

Until yesterday I’d never seen a Marbled Godwit on Antelope Island so it was great fun to photograph this bird up close.

Willet – Allowing Enough Room For Wings At Take-off

Many things can go wrong when photographing birds at take-off and clipping wings is at or near the top of the list. The amount of room the photographer needs to allow for raised (or lowered) wings is hugely deceiving. Sure, you may catch the wings in a horizontal position without clipping them but that position is generally much less desirable.