Tag: fighting
The Beginning Of An Epic 13 Minute Red-tailed Hawk Battle
Yesterday morning I was at the right place at the right time when all hell broke loose.
Canvasbacks – Is It Love Or Is It War?
Northern Harriers – Surprise Attack
A Truly Badass American Kestrel
American Kestrels are known for their badassery but yesterday morning this ballsy male cranked it up a notch. Or three.
Cliff Swallows – A Surprise Attack And An Epic Fight In The Mud
When Cliff Swallows are gathering mud for their nests a peaceful and constructive activity can turn into mayhem in a nanosecond.
American White Pelican – A Question Of Behavior
I’ve been perplexed and curious about something I watched this pelican do for over six years now. But the purpose I tentatively propose for the behavior I documented in these photos seems more than a little far fetched so I’ve never brought it up. Until now.
‘Eagle Power’
Male Sage Grouse Fighting At Sunrise
It Was A Turkey Shoot Yesterday Morning…
Red-tailed Hawk With Prey
Plus an exciting and incredibly frustrating experience with an adult Bald Eagle yesterday morning.
Confrontation Between Adult Bald Eagles
Aggressive Great Blue Herons – “Upright And Spread Wing Display”
After twelve years of photographing birds and paying particular attention to their behaviors it isn’t every day that I witness a ritualized aggressive behavior that’s new to me. But it happened yesterday at Bear River MBR with a couple of Great Blue Herons, seemingly on steroids.
Yellow-rumped Warbler Perched On A Rock
Fighting Broad-tailed Hummingbirds
Any bird photographer who thinks they’re skilled at tracking birds in flight should attempt to photograph hummingbird aerial combat. It’s a humbling experience.
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The Beginning Of An Epic 13 Minute Red-tailed Hawk Battle
Yesterday morning I was at the right place at the right time when all hell broke loose.
Canvasbacks – Is It Love Or Is It War?
Northern Harriers – Surprise Attack
A Truly Badass American Kestrel
American Kestrels are known for their badassery but yesterday morning this ballsy male cranked it up a notch. Or three.
Cliff Swallows – A Surprise Attack And An Epic Fight In The Mud
When Cliff Swallows are gathering mud for their nests a peaceful and constructive activity can turn into mayhem in a nanosecond.
American White Pelican – A Question Of Behavior
I’ve been perplexed and curious about something I watched this pelican do for over six years now. But the purpose I tentatively propose for the behavior I documented in these photos seems more than a little far fetched so I’ve never brought it up. Until now.
‘Eagle Power’
Male Sage Grouse Fighting At Sunrise
It Was A Turkey Shoot Yesterday Morning…
Red-tailed Hawk With Prey
Plus an exciting and incredibly frustrating experience with an adult Bald Eagle yesterday morning.
Confrontation Between Adult Bald Eagles
Aggressive Great Blue Herons – “Upright And Spread Wing Display”
After twelve years of photographing birds and paying particular attention to their behaviors it isn’t every day that I witness a ritualized aggressive behavior that’s new to me. But it happened yesterday at Bear River MBR with a couple of Great Blue Herons, seemingly on steroids.
Yellow-rumped Warbler Perched On A Rock
Fighting Broad-tailed Hummingbirds
Any bird photographer who thinks they’re skilled at tracking birds in flight should attempt to photograph hummingbird aerial combat. It’s a humbling experience.