takeoff – Feathered Photography

Adult Male Northern Harrier Hunting And Diving On Prey

Another morning of ‘creative driving’ to get the shots. (3 photos)

Male American Kestrel – A Special Photo Of A Very Special Bird

I have a history with this bird.

Golden Eagle Taking Off

A week ago today was a special day because I had two different encounters with two different Golden Eagles.

Red-tailed Hawk Trying To Fake Me Out

Despite the hawk’s efforts, this time I prevailed. (6 photos)

The Story Of An Encounter With An Immature Red-tailed Hawk

Life goes on. (9 photos)

A Squeaker With A Red-tailed Hawk

Cutting it close. (7 photos)

A Magpie Acting Strangely And Me Missing The Obvious

Pretty soon I shouldn’t be missing stuff like that. (7 photos)

Sage Thrasher In Flight Soon After Takeoff

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

Red-tailed Hawk Perched, Taking Off And In Flight

Here’s another reason I tend to use very fast shutter speeds on birds. (7 photos)

Male Bullock’s Oriole In Sideways Flight

Stubborn persistence paid off with a photo I really wanted to get.

Just Before A Meadowlark Takeoff, Problem Mysteriously Solved

The Canon R5’s animal/eye detection isn’t infallible but sometimes it surprises me with an incredibly quick recovery. (3 photos)

Western Meadowlark Aggressive Upward Takeoff And Flight Series

And another series to show what I was up against while attempting to photograph fighting meadowlarks. (7 photos)

Western Meadowlark Takeoff And Flight Series

Sometimes, in the literal blink of an eye, the photographer’s instincts take over and save the day. (6 photos)

European Starling Perched, Taking Off And In Flight

Plus a bike-riding raven and a motorcycle-riding owl. (7 photos)

Tundra Swan Takeoff

Sometimes I wonder how these heavy birds ever get airborne. (3 photos)

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