Belted Kingfisher Stunning, Tossing And Swallowing Prey
A few days ago this female kingfisher landed close to me with a meal so I was able to document the gritty details of the demise of the fish.
Tag: female
Belted Kingfisher Fishing Techniques
According to the “experts” Belted Kingfishers usually don’t submerge when they dive for fish. This bird didn’t read that book.
Belted Kingfisher – A Nemesis Finally “Conquered”
I’ve been after quality images of Belted Kingfishers for years with very little success. Until yesterday.
Female Red-winged Blackbird Basking In The Warming Sun
Williamson’s Sapsuckers Part II
These images are a continuation of yesterday’s post and they focus more on sapsucker behavior.
Williamson’s Sapsuckers Part 1
Over two seasons I became very attached to and thoroughly enchanted by this pair of mated Williamson’s Sapsuckers.
American Kestrel Potpourri
Several readers have said recently that they’d like to see occasional images from my archives. These American Kestrel photos are my attempt to deliver on that request.
A Female Kestrel Trying To Survive Winter’s Cold
Weather like we’re having now is difficult for our avian winter residents and that includes American Kestrels.
Back-To-Back American Kestrels – Male And Female With Prey
I got relatively close to two kestrels, a male and a female, both with prey, within four minutes. Miracles do happen…
A Predictable, Cooperative Merlin (and their history in falconry)
An Unforgettable Short-eared Owl
This individual Short-eared Owl has had a significant effect on the focus of my life as a bird photographer and nature lover.
Wilson’s Phalarope Plumages And Feeding Techniques
Mountain Bluebird – An Unusual Take-off From The Nest Hole
It’s surprisingly difficult to anticipate direction of take-off, even as birds leave the entrance to a nest cavity in a tree.
Mating Swainson’s Hawks Sequence
Five days ago I photographed an entire mating sequence of a pair of Swainson’s Hawks in Beaverhead County, Montana.
Western Grebe Behavior – An Unusual Variation On A Theme
I’m always intrigued by bird behaviors, especially when it’s something new that I can’t explain or find in the literature.