Burrowing Owl Feeding Frenzy
I can’t imagine how frenzied these poor parents are as they try to keep this many chicks fed, fat and happy.
Tag: nest
Red-tailed Hawk In Flight With A Duckling For His Chicks
Kingbird Riding The Back Of A Red-tailed Hawk In Flight With Prey
These are poor quality shots but they include two interesting behaviors from two different species so I thought they were worth a look-see.
Mating Red-tailed Hawks And A First Look At The Resulting Chicks
Yesterday morning I was able to get my first glimpse of the chicks of the nesting Red-tailed Hawks I’ve been watching since early spring.
Red-tailed Hawk Leaving The Nest (4 shot series)
Short-eared Owl In Flight With Prey And At The Nest
This male Short-eared Owl was a super-efficient hunter and provider for his family.
Red-tailed Hawk Pair At The Nest
Red-tailed Hawks – Makin’ Babies
Recently I semi-promised not to post any more Red-tailed Hawks for a while but when sex is involved promises are often broken. Today’s post is no exception.
Black-billed Magpies At Their Nest
There’s no middle ground with magpies – most folks seem to either love them or loathe them.
Ferruginous Hawks, High Country News And Memories
A recent article in High Country News brought back many fond memories of photographing Ferruginous Hawks in Montana.
Magpie Rising In Iridescent Splendor
Iridescence in Black-billed Magpies is fleeting but quite spectacular when you can catch the light just right.
Western Kingbird Leaving Her Nest
After yesterday, when I nearly grew icicles on my chin inside my own home, I needed to post an image with some greenery and some implied warmth!
A Few Recent Birds and Field Observations
Today’s post is a mixed bag of recent birds I’ve photographed and some observations (with photos) from the field.
The Red-tailed Hawks Are Back At The Nest
I’ve been watching a Red-tailed Hawk nest in remote Tooele County for about five years now.
Magpie In Flight With Nesting Material (and the frustrations of nest building)
Finding nesting material and carrying it to the nest is only the beginning of the battle.