great salt lake – Feathered Photography

Gulls ‘Bucket-mouthing’ Brine Flies

An amusing and highly effective feeding technique. (7 photos)

A Pelican Hiding In Plain Sight

Plus some very good news about Utah’s nesting pelicans. (2 photos)

Avian Potpourri From Antelope Island Three Days Ago

Eight photos of five species plus a short video clip.

Willet Diving For Cover

An effective disappearing act. (4 photos)

The Bizarre Biology Of The Eared Grebe

The little Eared Grebe is one of the most biologically interesting bird species I’m aware of. (3 photos)

Song Sparrow – A Persistent Singer

Born (hatched) to sing. (4 photos)

Some Recent Urban Pond Birds

In the last three days I’ve visited three urban ponds in the Salt Lake Valley while looking for birds. (6 photos of 6 species)

Song Sparrow With Grub For The Kiddos

How do they do that? (3 photos)

A Coyote Exhibiting Self Awareness?

I believe so but I’m not completely convinced. (9 photos)

Prairie Falcon With Prey

Second thoughts. (Don’t worry, there’s nothing gory here)

Long-billed Curlew In Flight Against A Banded Background

Having second thoughts. (2 photos)

Long-billed Curlew In Flight – Reaching For Air

A combination of flight posture and background that I really like.

Bald Eagle Hunting Ducks

When they’re not scavenging for food Bald Eagles can be fierce and opportunistic predators. But they’re big and relatively slow so catching live prey isn’t easy for them.

Northern Shovelers Flying In Formation

Speedy and erratic ducks in flight are a good test for a new camera. (3 images)

A Calling Chukar In Gorgeous Side Light

Another photo I’d forgotten even existed.

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