A Short-eared Owl Intent On Prey
The intensity of the focus of Short-eared Owls on prey seems to be amplified by their large, brightly colored eyes.
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Rustic Scenes Of A Short-eared Owl In Cool Light
Generally I prefer warm light on my subjects but you don’t have that option when it’s cloudy and occasionally I like the results anyway.
A Few Recent Birds and Field Observations
Today’s post is a mixed bag of recent birds I’ve photographed and some observations (with photos) from the field.
A Short-eared Owl Hunting Technique
Short-eared Owls hunt primarily on the wing, typically as they fly low over the ground in a manner reminiscent of Northern Harriers.
Turkey Vulture In Spread-wing Postures
Northern Harrier – Cropped and Uncropped, By Request
My First Mountain Bluebird Of The Year
I’ve been trying to get close to Mountain Bluebirds here in Wayne County for three days now without a lick of success. But yesterday I tried a different tack and found a single cooperative bird.
The Red-tailed Hawks Are Back At The Nest
I’ve been watching a Red-tailed Hawk nest in remote Tooele County for about five years now.
Pied-billed Grebe – The Wing-flap That Wouldn’t Quit
Red-tailed Hawk – Do My Photos Sometimes Misrepresent Reality?
Kingfisher Never Losing Hunting Concentration During A Stretch
Not even the need to stretch distracted this female kingfisher from her concentration on the pond in front of her.
Chukar Calling At Dawn
Ring-necked Duck – A Poorly Named Bird?
Western Bluebirds – Male And Female
Barn Owl Coming My Way
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Rustic Scenes Of A Short-eared Owl In Cool Light
Generally I prefer warm light on my subjects but you don’t have that option when it’s cloudy and occasionally I like the results anyway.
A Few Recent Birds and Field Observations
Today’s post is a mixed bag of recent birds I’ve photographed and some observations (with photos) from the field.
A Short-eared Owl Hunting Technique
Short-eared Owls hunt primarily on the wing, typically as they fly low over the ground in a manner reminiscent of Northern Harriers.
Turkey Vulture In Spread-wing Postures
Northern Harrier – Cropped and Uncropped, By Request
My First Mountain Bluebird Of The Year
I’ve been trying to get close to Mountain Bluebirds here in Wayne County for three days now without a lick of success. But yesterday I tried a different tack and found a single cooperative bird.
The Red-tailed Hawks Are Back At The Nest
I’ve been watching a Red-tailed Hawk nest in remote Tooele County for about five years now.
Pied-billed Grebe – The Wing-flap That Wouldn’t Quit
Red-tailed Hawk – Do My Photos Sometimes Misrepresent Reality?
Kingfisher Never Losing Hunting Concentration During A Stretch
Not even the need to stretch distracted this female kingfisher from her concentration on the pond in front of her.
