fighting – Page 4 – Feathered Photography

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.

American Avocet Circling Display

Familiarity with bird behaviors gives photographers a much better chance of capturing the shot we’re after.

Willet Wars

I thought cat fights were vicious before I witnessed this Willet brawl.

Some Advice For Photographing Sage Grouse On Their Lek

It’s that time of year folks, Sage Grouse are displaying on the lek. But photographers had best be prepared for extreme changes in lighting conditions and action from the displaying and fighting males.

Skirmishing Bald Eagles

Bald Eagles get cranky with each other when food is involved.

Fighting Male Long-billed Curlews

There were no preliminaries, the battle began immediately after the second male touched down.

Feeding Behaviors Of Pied-billed Grebes

I have one suggestion for bird photographers, especially if you’re interested in behaviors. Don’t ignore our pugnacious friends the Pied-billed Grebes, particularly when they’re feeding. You’ll be sorry… (13 photos)

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.

The Changing Fortunes Of Farmington Bay WMA As A Bald Eagle Wintering Area

Some history of the “glory days” with Bald Eagles at Farmington Bay Waterfowl Management Area and some thoughts on what potentially happened to those days.