flight – Feathered Photography

Belted Kingfisher Diving Sequence

This female kingfisher has been trying my patience. (5 photos)

Golden Eagle Taking Off

A week ago today was a special day because I had two different encounters with two different Golden Eagles.

Red-tailed Hawk Trying To Fake Me Out

Despite the hawk’s efforts, this time I prevailed. (6 photos)

Magpie In Flight

I almost missed this one.

Black-billed Magpie Taking Off And In Flight

My first decent magpie flight shots in quite a while. (4 photos)

A Very Close Encounter Between A Northern Harrier And A Cooper’s Hawk

Two days ago, as I was cresting the hill on top of Goose Egg Island at Farmington Bay WMA, the excitement was already in progress. (2 photos)

A Squeaker With A Red-tailed Hawk

Cutting it close. (7 photos)

A Magpie Acting Strangely And Me Missing The Obvious

Pretty soon I shouldn’t be missing stuff like that. (7 photos)

Playing Peekaboo With A Red-tailed Hawk In The Rocks

I almost gave up on this bird. I’m glad I didn’t. (4 photos)

A Snowy Egret In Flight And An Update On My Issues With Photo Gear

At this point I’m a little discouraged.

Intense Flower Color Reflecting On A Hummingbird’s Ventral Surfaces

Whether or not it appeals to you aesthetically, it’s an interesting phenomenon.

Sage Thrasher In Flight Soon After Takeoff

Yesterday on Antelope Island was a good day for birds but not for this photographer.

Red-tailed Hawk Perched, Taking Off And In Flight

Here’s another reason I tend to use very fast shutter speeds on birds. (7 photos)

Lark Sparrow Upward Takeoff

And this brutal heat. (2 photos)

Say’s Phoebes Reacting To A Gopher Snake In A Small Cave

They weren’t happy about that snake. (6 photos)

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