utah – Page 110 – Feathered Photography

Barn Owl Hunting In Daylight

Normally Barn Owls are a strictly nocturnal species so photographs of them in flight are difficult to come by. After all, photography does require light.

American White Pelicans In Flight (+ 2 bonus images)

American White Pelicans are known for their conspicuous black and white coloration, cooperative foraging techniques and large body size. But what I enjoy most about them is the contrast between the goofy, almost comical proportions of their huge bill and pouch and their graceful, choreographed flight patterns when flying in flocks.

Western Grebes Feeding Chicks

It’s a never-ending job for adult Western Grebes as they try to keep their chicks fed while back-brooding them at the same time.

Eared Grebes On Glover Pond

Eared Grebes are by far the most abundant grebe species on the planet and we have gazillions of them here in northern Utah. But they sure can be difficult to approach.

An Acrobatic, Spring-loaded Virginia Warbler (+ a bonus image)

The heat’s been dreadful in the valley for weeks now so yesterday morning we decided to go high into the nearby Wasatch Mountains for some relief.

Juvenile Black-crowned Night Heron In Flight

Sometimes you have to choose between optimal camera settings and getting the shot at all.

Juvenile Western Meadowlark In Flight (compared to an adult)

The differences between juvenile and adult Western Meadowlarks often go unrecognized by observers in the field but when you see them up close through a lens those differences become striking.

Least Weasel In Utah? Could It Be?

There are two weasel species found in Utah. The Least Weasel isn’t supposed to be one of them.

This Is Why Nesting Sapsuckers Can Look A Little Scruffy

There are obvious advantages to raising your family in a nesting cavity but doing so also has its challenges.

A Resurgence Of Short-eared Owls In The West?

In my experience Short-eared Owls have been few and far between in several western states for the entire nine years I’ve been photographing birds. Not so this year!