Marsh Wrens In The Fall
I usually photograph Marsh Wrens in spring and early summer but I’ve had some luck with them this past week at Farmington.
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Northern Harriers – Why It’s Wise To Be Wary While You’re Eating
The winter of 2008 was cold and brutal in northern Utah which put a lot of stress on birds. More than once I noticed ducks frozen into the ice at dawn.
Male American Kestrel At Takeoff And In Flight
Because of their small size and quickness kestrels are the most challenging raptor I attempt to photograph at takeoff.
Belted Kingfisher – Some Poses And A Takeoff Series
I had some luck with another Belted Kingfisher yesterday morning and this time it was a male.
Barn Owl – Landing And In Flight
I believe this first image may be only time I’ve ever managed a decent shot of an owl of any species during the landing process.
Migrating American Pipits
American Pipits have been migrating through my area for several weeks now so even though they’re common and inconspicuous I think they’re fully deserving of a closer look.
Farmington Barn Owl Perched and In Flight
Three days ago I stopped and talked to friend Jerry Ellison along the refuge road at Farmington and he informed me he’d photographed a cooperative Barn Owl at dawn.
A Harassed Grebe And A Barn Owl Yesterday Morning At Farmington
I almost didn’t go shooting yesterday because birds have been slow but one of my mantras is “you never know unless you go”, so go I went. I’m very glad I did.
White-crowned Sparrows And Photographic Tradeoffs
When I have to choose between shutter speed and depth of field I usually lean towards faster SS’s. Sometimes it pays dividends and sometimes it doesn’t.
Male American Kestrel – Blue On Blue
Directly or indirectly I learned at least three important lessons about photography from this beautiful male kestrel.
An Unusual Encounter With A Northern Harrier And A Junco
Both of these birds did something out of the ordinary as they interacted with each other and with me.
Canvasback – A Goal Accomplished And An Addiction Reinforced
I worked harder at getting this shot than any other single image. Ever! It’s ugly but I love it.
American Avocets – An Awkward Mating Moment
It’ll come as no surprise to many of us that sex isn’t always a bed of roses. That sad fact also applies to birds.
Pied-billed Grebe – The Wing-flap That Wouldn’t Quit
Surprisingly, Lesser Scaups May Be Eating Invasive Weather Loaches Too
It seems that the invasive Weather Loach is becoming a significant food source for many of the birds in northern Utah.