Two Takeoffs From A Male American Kestrel
This first shot may look familiar but all of these photos are new to my blog and there’s a story to tell.
Tag: farmington bay waterfowl management area
Male Northern Harrier Stomping On A Vole
And in this context I do mean stomping. First a brief explanation of the behavior, one I’ve seen multiple times with this species but have only rarely been able to photograph.
Male American Kestrel Stretching While Turning On His Perch
Yesterday morning I finally found a few interesting birds in good light. I’m presenting this one in two different compositions because I can’t decide which one I prefer.
Male Northern Harrier In Flight Against A Favorite Background
I’ve mentioned before how much I like backgrounds like this one. Here’s another example.
Bald Eagles – To Fight Or Not To Fight?
Amongst Bald Eagles tensions often rise over food. But whether or not a fight will actually break out can be very difficult to predict.
Male American Kestrel On A Really Skinny Stick
These photos are the epitome of the bird photography style known as “bird on a stick”. But at least it’s a natural stick and he did “salute” me to make up for it.
Male Northern Harrier In Flight Against A Difficult Background
These photos are examples of a type of flight shot that is very difficult to get sharp.
Northern Harrier Tilted My Way In Flight
I know I’ve posted a lot of harrier photos over the years but I do love them, as evidenced by the vanity plate on my pickup and the graphic at the top of my blog.
Male American Kestrel With A Big Fat Vole
In fact it’s one of the largest voles I’ve seen (don’t worry, there’s nothing graphic here).
Barn Owl Flying Over The Phrags
An Avocet Sandwich
Bald Eagles – Two Quirky Landings On A Tiny Perch
Male American Kestrel In Light So Warm It May Border On Too Warm
Sidelit Male American Kestrel
I finally got reasonably close to a couple of kestrels yesterday morning at Farmington Bay.
A White-crowned Sparrow And The Controversy Over Phragmites Control
Does phragmites really deserve its nasty reputation as an invasive species that “should be removed at any cost”?
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Male Northern Harrier Stomping On A Vole
And in this context I do mean stomping. First a brief explanation of the behavior, one I’ve seen multiple times with this species but have only rarely been able to photograph.
Male American Kestrel Stretching While Turning On His Perch
Yesterday morning I finally found a few interesting birds in good light. I’m presenting this one in two different compositions because I can’t decide which one I prefer.
Male Northern Harrier In Flight Against A Favorite Background
I’ve mentioned before how much I like backgrounds like this one. Here’s another example.
Bald Eagles – To Fight Or Not To Fight?
Amongst Bald Eagles tensions often rise over food. But whether or not a fight will actually break out can be very difficult to predict.
Male American Kestrel On A Really Skinny Stick
These photos are the epitome of the bird photography style known as “bird on a stick”. But at least it’s a natural stick and he did “salute” me to make up for it.
Male Northern Harrier In Flight Against A Difficult Background
These photos are examples of a type of flight shot that is very difficult to get sharp.
Northern Harrier Tilted My Way In Flight
I know I’ve posted a lot of harrier photos over the years but I do love them, as evidenced by the vanity plate on my pickup and the graphic at the top of my blog.
Male American Kestrel With A Big Fat Vole
In fact it’s one of the largest voles I’ve seen (don’t worry, there’s nothing graphic here).
Barn Owl Flying Over The Phrags
An Avocet Sandwich
Bald Eagles – Two Quirky Landings On A Tiny Perch
Male American Kestrel In Light So Warm It May Border On Too Warm
Sidelit Male American Kestrel
I finally got reasonably close to a couple of kestrels yesterday morning at Farmington Bay.
A White-crowned Sparrow And The Controversy Over Phragmites Control
Does phragmites really deserve its nasty reputation as an invasive species that “should be removed at any cost”?