stretching – Feathered Photography

Turkey Vulture In An Unusual Stretching Pose

An exaggerated stretching pose if there ever was one.

Burrowing Owl Wing And Leg Stretch

Two versions of the same photo.

Sleepyhead American Kestrel

A wing and tail stretch followed by an enthusiastic yawn. (2 photos)

Red-tailed Hawk – Perched, Stretching And Soaring Overhead

More evidence that immature buteos tend to be less wary than adults.

Same Kestrel, Same Perch, Different Day, Different Behavior

This handsome male is a confirmed creature of habit, just like me.

Rough-legged Hawk Stretching At Sunrise

I guess I’m becoming a little more tolerant of unnatural perches.

Male American Kestrel In A Variety Of Poses

And a Rough-legged Hawk thrown in for good measure.

Male American Kestrel Posing In Side Light

Side light can be a challenge but sometimes nature comes to the rescue.

Random Events In The Life Of A Kingfisher

Five days ago I spent about 40 minutes with a male Belted Kingfisher who even cooperated occasionally. These are some of the events I photographed that morning.

Chubby Chukar Wing And Leg Stretch

A pudgy Chukar trying to look streamlined is an effort doomed to failure.

Northern Harrier Flight Maneuver – The Rest Of The Story

Yesterday I posted a single photo from this series and told readers I’d post the rest of them as soon as I could. Black Friday was my first opportunity.