Red-tailed Hawk With An Engorged Crop Taking Off
I’m guessing this bird had to make some adjustments for a significantly altered center of gravity during takeoff and flight.
Tag: takeoff
A Surprise Red-tailed Hawk
Yesterday was a day of surprises, both good and bad, and a fair number of good birds.
Male Western Tanager Perched And Then Coming Straight At Me
A species I’ve had very little luck with this year but yesterday morning my track record with them ticked up a little higher.
Fledgling Red-tailed Hawks Do Everything With Gusto But Rarely With Grace
Yesterday I reported on the status of the ‘nest B’ Red-tailed Hawk Fledglings. Today I’ll provide an update on the fledglings from nearby nest A.
Male American Goldfinch – A Flash Of Gold Leaving His Perch
A male goldfinch in fine breeding plumage made yesterday’s trip to the mountains worth it.
Kingfisher Heaven Yesterday Morning
I thought I’d NEVER have more than enough time with a kingfisher up close but yesterday morning that’s exactly what happened.
Rough-winged Swallow Going From A Good Day To A Bad Day
Belted Kingfisher Perched And Taking Off
I actually believe this male kingfisher is finally beginning to accept my presence. Or at least tolerate it.
Juvenile Burrowing Owl – Game On!
It’s as if this little guy was deliberately putting my skills as a photographer to the test.
Cliff Swallow Breaking The Nest Building Rules?
Cliff Swallow Taking Off With A Mud Load For The Nest
Belted Kingfisher – A Diving Takeoff
Red-tailed Hawk Takeoff And Landing Series
Yesterday morning I decided to renew my acquaintance with the pair of nesting Red-tailed Hawks I’ve been following for weeks now.
Hummingbird Takeoff Shots – A Progress Report
Some goals just aren’t worth pursuing and hummingbird takeoff shots may be one of them.
Gray Catbird In A Goofy Posture – Just For Fun
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A Surprise Red-tailed Hawk
Yesterday was a day of surprises, both good and bad, and a fair number of good birds.
Male Western Tanager Perched And Then Coming Straight At Me
A species I’ve had very little luck with this year but yesterday morning my track record with them ticked up a little higher.
Fledgling Red-tailed Hawks Do Everything With Gusto But Rarely With Grace
Yesterday I reported on the status of the ‘nest B’ Red-tailed Hawk Fledglings. Today I’ll provide an update on the fledglings from nearby nest A.
Male American Goldfinch – A Flash Of Gold Leaving His Perch
A male goldfinch in fine breeding plumage made yesterday’s trip to the mountains worth it.
Kingfisher Heaven Yesterday Morning
I thought I’d NEVER have more than enough time with a kingfisher up close but yesterday morning that’s exactly what happened.
Rough-winged Swallow Going From A Good Day To A Bad Day
Belted Kingfisher Perched And Taking Off
I actually believe this male kingfisher is finally beginning to accept my presence. Or at least tolerate it.
Juvenile Burrowing Owl – Game On!
It’s as if this little guy was deliberately putting my skills as a photographer to the test.
Cliff Swallow Breaking The Nest Building Rules?
Cliff Swallow Taking Off With A Mud Load For The Nest
Belted Kingfisher – A Diving Takeoff
Red-tailed Hawk Takeoff And Landing Series
Yesterday morning I decided to renew my acquaintance with the pair of nesting Red-tailed Hawks I’ve been following for weeks now.
Hummingbird Takeoff Shots – A Progress Report
Some goals just aren’t worth pursuing and hummingbird takeoff shots may be one of them.
