Tag: red tailed hawk
Blackbirds Mobbing Hawks On The Nest
Last week I photographed Brewer’s Blackbirds as they relentlessly mobbed a family of Red-tailed Hawks on a nest in Montana.
Red-tailed Hawks On The Nest With Chicks
I don’t photograph raptors on the nest very often but for me this situation was a worthy exception.
Dark Morph Red-tailed Hawk In Flight
This dark morph Red-tailed Hawk in Montana’s Centennial Valley was the most cooperative raptor of the day yesterday and it truly did have the patience of Job with what must have been a very annoying Black-billed Magpie.
The Cloaca And A Lesson In Bird “Poop”
Since you’re reading this you’re probably a birder, bird photographer or nature lover and have seen your share of “pooping” birds.
Whitewash
As a bird photographer my attitude toward excrement-stained perches has evolved, especially when it involves raptors.
Birds Being Fooled By Our Warm Winter?
Based on what I’m seeing in the field I’m wondering if some birds aren’t being tricked into spring activities too early.
Birds In Snow
Depending on conditions snow can seem to be a magic wonderland for birds to frolic in or be a dire threat to their survival.
A Gluttonous Red-tailed Hawk
When food is plentiful raptors take advantage of the situation. Tomorrow things might be different.
Birds In A Christmas Morning Snowstorm
It’s been my Christmas tradition for years to spend part of the morning photographing birds. I usually have the place (wherever it might be) mostly to myself and personally I find communing with nature on Christmas morning to be quite appropriate and fulfilling. And yesterday’s snowstorm was pure delight.
Red-tailed Hawk And The Demise Of A Vole
This juvenile Red-tailed Hawk had a fine, furry, Farmington feast for breakfast this morning.
Raptor Images Demonstrating That “Little Things” Can Make Or Break A Shot
The little things that so often negatively impact the appeal of an image often drive me to distraction.
Red-tailed Hawk Just Prior To Reaching Prey
This first photo isn’t a classic buteo flight shot but I believe it’s fairly unique for a non-baited image. I’ve occasionally been able to capture raptors as they’re about to land on a predictable perch but this is the first and only time I’ve been able to get a shot I like pretty well of a raptor as it’s about to (or attempt to) “land” on prey it’s seen from a far-away perch.
Red-tailed Hawk At 40 MPH
Red-tailed Hawk Negotiating Obstacles At Take-off
I’m often surprised and impressed by the dexterity and athleticism of larger raptors as they take off through a maze of tree branches or other obstructions.
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Blackbirds Mobbing Hawks On The Nest
Last week I photographed Brewer’s Blackbirds as they relentlessly mobbed a family of Red-tailed Hawks on a nest in Montana.
Red-tailed Hawks On The Nest With Chicks
I don’t photograph raptors on the nest very often but for me this situation was a worthy exception.
Dark Morph Red-tailed Hawk In Flight
This dark morph Red-tailed Hawk in Montana’s Centennial Valley was the most cooperative raptor of the day yesterday and it truly did have the patience of Job with what must have been a very annoying Black-billed Magpie.
The Cloaca And A Lesson In Bird “Poop”
Since you’re reading this you’re probably a birder, bird photographer or nature lover and have seen your share of “pooping” birds.
Whitewash
As a bird photographer my attitude toward excrement-stained perches has evolved, especially when it involves raptors.
Birds Being Fooled By Our Warm Winter?
Based on what I’m seeing in the field I’m wondering if some birds aren’t being tricked into spring activities too early.
Birds In Snow
Depending on conditions snow can seem to be a magic wonderland for birds to frolic in or be a dire threat to their survival.
A Gluttonous Red-tailed Hawk
When food is plentiful raptors take advantage of the situation. Tomorrow things might be different.
Birds In A Christmas Morning Snowstorm
It’s been my Christmas tradition for years to spend part of the morning photographing birds. I usually have the place (wherever it might be) mostly to myself and personally I find communing with nature on Christmas morning to be quite appropriate and fulfilling. And yesterday’s snowstorm was pure delight.
Red-tailed Hawk And The Demise Of A Vole
This juvenile Red-tailed Hawk had a fine, furry, Farmington feast for breakfast this morning.
Raptor Images Demonstrating That “Little Things” Can Make Or Break A Shot
The little things that so often negatively impact the appeal of an image often drive me to distraction.
Red-tailed Hawk Just Prior To Reaching Prey
This first photo isn’t a classic buteo flight shot but I believe it’s fairly unique for a non-baited image. I’ve occasionally been able to capture raptors as they’re about to land on a predictable perch but this is the first and only time I’ve been able to get a shot I like pretty well of a raptor as it’s about to (or attempt to) “land” on prey it’s seen from a far-away perch.
Red-tailed Hawk At 40 MPH
Red-tailed Hawk Negotiating Obstacles At Take-off
I’m often surprised and impressed by the dexterity and athleticism of larger raptors as they take off through a maze of tree branches or other obstructions.