utah – Page 106 – Feathered Photography

Harrier Takeoff – I’ve Never Seen A Raptor Wing Twisted Into Such A Shape

Birds and their feathers continue to surprise me with what they can do when they need to.

Short-eared Owl Fledglings Galore!

I’ve said before that this has been a banner year for breeding Short-eared Owls in northern Utah. Here’s more proof.

Landing Barn Swallow – Are You Fooled By What’s Happening Here?

Sometimes I have to rely on subtle clues to figure out what’s really going on in my own images. And I was there!

Burrowing Owl Takeoff (and my first fledglings of the year)

I’ve been watching for Burrowing Owl chicks in northern Utah for a couple of weeks with no luck until yesterday morning.

Short-eared Owl Takeoff In My Direction

One of the many variables one must deal with when photographing birds at takeoff is direction of flight.

Fledgling Short-eared Owl

I’ve never had such a good look at a fledgling Short-eared Owl as I did yesterday morning. At this stage they look quite different from the adults.

Short-eared Owl Throwing Up A Pellet

Yesterday morning in northern Utah this Short-eared Owl had a surprise waiting for me and it came at an unexpected moment.

Red-tailed Hawk In Flight With Nesting Material

I seldom photograph raptors with nesting material because I won’t closely approach their nests but I got lucky with this female Red-tailed Hawk.

Burrowing Owl – At Takeoff And In Flight…

with an optical illusion thrown in for good measure.

Mating Swainson’s Hawks Series

Last week in northern Utah a pair of Swainson’s Hawks mated right in front of me. I’ve seen it happen fairly often over the years but this time they were close, I had good light, an unobstructed view and my camera was ready. I couldn’t believe my good fortune.