Swainson’s Hawk Takeoff Series
Finally, a bird in good light after several days of fog, overcast skies and wind. (5 photos)
Tag: flight
Forster’s Tern In An Asymmetrical Hovering Posture
One of the very few times I wasn’t shooting from inside my pickup while using a pool noodle as a lens rest.
Female Mountain Bluebird Showing Her Mate Who’s Boss
Peekaboo Swainson’s Hawk In Flight
Yesterday was one of the best single days for both weather and bird photography I’ve ever had in the Centennial Valley.
Female American Avocet In Flight
Cattle Egret Taking Off
Gadwall Drake In Flight
Forster’s Tern – A Dive And Then Something Special
One of these shots immediately became one of my favorite bird photos and we can’t even see the bird’s head. (4 photos)
Forster’s Tern Aerial Gymnastics
A couple of flight postures I doubt I’ll ever see again. Almost certainly I’ll never photograph them again. (2 photos)
Northern Mockingbird Landing And A Surprise Gang Of Cuteness
In my book, landing shots are at a premium because I like the postures they typically involve and because they’re so very hard to get (the old ‘degree of difficulty’ factor). (4 photos)
Long-billed Curlew In Flight, At 14 MPH
Black-crowned Night Heron Takeoff And Flight Series
A busy and rather unattractive background but I like the bird in spite of it. (13 photos)
