utah – Page 105 – Feathered Photography

An Angry Magpie Repeatedly Attacks A Swainson’s Hawk

This was one pissed off magpie.

Yesterday’s Swainson’s Hawks

Yesterday was a banner day for Swainson’s Hawks in northern Utah. They seemed to be everywhere on fence posts, power poles, trees and in the sky.

Red-tailed Hawk In A Twisting Takeoff

Raptor takeoffs are always interesting to watch but when the bird is facing one direction but twists to fly off in another it adds an even more dynamic element to the takeoff posture.

White Pelican In Flight Against A Mottled Sky

I often think of American White Pelicans as flying boats. They’re huge and ungainly looking on land but in flight they’re ever so graceful.

A Burrowing Owl Amongst The Flowers

I’m an old softie when it comes to owls and wildflowers – especially in combination.

Monotone Short-eared Owl

And a great look at their feathered legs.

Red-tailed Hawk In Flight

I love photographing raptors in flight.

Sub-adult Golden Eagles Playing King Of The Hill

While photographing birds you’d better be ready for anything because you just never know what they’re going to do.

Light Morph Swainson’s Hawk

Swainson’s Hawks are awash in northern Utah right now.

Short-eared Owl Takeoff

My first of year Short-eared Owl flight shot is always somewhat of a milestone for me.

Yellow-bellied Marmot – A Real Ham For The Camera

Usually when I have a marmot in my viewfinder it just turns into a staring match without many interesting poses from the rodent. But this guy was a show off.