Rough-legged Hawks
In my view Rough-legged Hawks are spectacularly handsome raptors whether perched or in flight, even in poor light.
Tag: farmington bay waterfowl management area
Forster’s Terns Fishing In Flight And Emerging With A Fish
It’s been two years since I’ve posted images of this species but yesterday morning at Farmington Bay WMA I had some luck with them (yes, the gate at Farmington is now open).
American Avocet Sexual Behaviors
American Avocets may have the most complex and reliably choreographed sexual behaviors of any bird species I photograph.
Skirmishing Bald Eagles
Male Northern Harrier Trying To Flush A Vole From The Grass
Male American Kestrel At Takeoff
A Different Perspective On A Barn Owl In Flight
But first a more traditional look at a perched Barn Owl for those who may not appreciate the composition of the flight shot.
Northern Harrier In Flight At Farmington
Barn Owl In Flight Yesterday Morning (plus an earthquake going bump in the night)
Due to my recent surgery I hadn’t been out shooting for over two weeks but when I saw there was a possibility for decent light yesterday morning I decided to give it a go. If felt good to be “out there” again.
Bald Eagle Coming In For A Landing
What In The World Is This American Crow Doing?
Three weeks ago I documented some very puzzling behavior from an American Crow at Farmington Bay WMA.
Bald Eagle Withdrawal
The Killing Bite Of The American Kestrel
Voles are by far the most common prey item I see American Kestrels with but occasionally I find them with a mouse or a small bird. This time, on a cold and snowy morning at Farmington Bay WMA, it was a mouse and it was still very much alive.
Barn Owl In Flight – Failure And Success
When it comes to Barn Owls in flight sometimes you’re the windshield and sometimes you’re the bug.
Comparing And Contrasting Juvenile And Adult Bald Eagles
The transformation of Bald Eagles from juveniles to adults typically takes five years. The process is gradual but when you compare the juveniles (1st winter) to the adults and skip all the intermediate subadult stages the differences between them are dramatic.
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Forster’s Terns Fishing In Flight And Emerging With A Fish
It’s been two years since I’ve posted images of this species but yesterday morning at Farmington Bay WMA I had some luck with them (yes, the gate at Farmington is now open).
American Avocet Sexual Behaviors
American Avocets may have the most complex and reliably choreographed sexual behaviors of any bird species I photograph.
Skirmishing Bald Eagles
Male Northern Harrier Trying To Flush A Vole From The Grass
Male American Kestrel At Takeoff
A Different Perspective On A Barn Owl In Flight
But first a more traditional look at a perched Barn Owl for those who may not appreciate the composition of the flight shot.
Northern Harrier In Flight At Farmington
Barn Owl In Flight Yesterday Morning (plus an earthquake going bump in the night)
Due to my recent surgery I hadn’t been out shooting for over two weeks but when I saw there was a possibility for decent light yesterday morning I decided to give it a go. If felt good to be “out there” again.
Bald Eagle Coming In For A Landing
What In The World Is This American Crow Doing?
Three weeks ago I documented some very puzzling behavior from an American Crow at Farmington Bay WMA.
Bald Eagle Withdrawal
The Killing Bite Of The American Kestrel
Voles are by far the most common prey item I see American Kestrels with but occasionally I find them with a mouse or a small bird. This time, on a cold and snowy morning at Farmington Bay WMA, it was a mouse and it was still very much alive.
Barn Owl In Flight – Failure And Success
When it comes to Barn Owls in flight sometimes you’re the windshield and sometimes you’re the bug.
Comparing And Contrasting Juvenile And Adult Bald Eagles
The transformation of Bald Eagles from juveniles to adults typically takes five years. The process is gradual but when you compare the juveniles (1st winter) to the adults and skip all the intermediate subadult stages the differences between them are dramatic.