oreoscoptes montanus – Feathered Photography

Sage Thrasher Nestled In A Flowering Rabbitbrush

Some folks are pretty ho-hum about Sage Thrashers. I’m not, especially when I find one on blooming rabbitbrush. (2 photos)

Sage Thrasher In Flight Soon After Takeoff

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

A Sage Thrasher With Chutzpah

I still don’t know if his aggression was directed at me, or his reflection, or both. (7 photos)

Two Sage Thrashers In Beautiful, Warm Light

Something a little different from me today, just because I like it.

Yesterday Morning On Antelope Island – Trip Report

Sage Thrashers, spiders and… giant drones? (2 photos)

Sage Thrashers, Fragrant Sumac And Seed Dispersal

It could be said that Sage Thrashers are farmers in their own right.

Sage Thrasher Perched and In Flight

And also being more than a little clumsy.

A Sage Thrasher Photo That Looks Like A ‘Setup’ (but it isn’t of course)

And a new milestone for Feathered Photography.

Sage Thrasher In A Flight Posture I Adore

I thought I might never capture this flight posture in a songbird during my entire career as a bird photographer. For me it’s only happened a single time and it very likely won’t happen again.

Sage Thrasher And Rose Hips – What Is A “Perfect” Shot?

This first photo is about as close to a “perfect” shot as I ever get.

Sage Thrasher Performing The Bilateral Wing Display

Male Sage Thrashers sometimes perform this display all day long but it’s sporadic, almost impossible to predict and they’re shy about doing it so it’s difficult tp photograph well.