utah – Page 122 – Feathered Photography

Progress Report On The Severely Injured But Now Healing Coyote

Nineteen days has shown what I believe is a remarkable improvement in the snout injury of this coyote.

Tundra Swans – A Running Take-off

Yesterday morning I was finally able to get relatively close to some Tundra Swans at Bear River MBR.

Meadowlark – Singing, Foraging and “Gaping”

Yesterday morning this Western Meadowlark surprised me and gave me an intimate glimpse into its world.

Burrowing Owl On Rabbitbrush

Like most everyone else I’m a huge fan of Burrowing Owls.

Pied-billed Grebe Beating Up On A Fish

Pied-billed Grebes like to “soften” their prey up a bit before swallowing it.

Rough-legged Hawk (and a bit of a minor mystery)

When I see something in my images that I can’t explain it piques my interest. Even when it’s something relatively minor.

One Giant Step For A Chukar

In the past I’ve referred to Chukars as “rock hoppers”. This image gives some indication as to why.

Peregrine Falcon On Prey And In Flight

I don’t often have opportunities with Peregrine Falcons in flight but this bird changed my fortunes for the better.

Great Horned Owls In Tamarisk

Tamarisk may be invasive but it can make a nice setting for a Great Horned Owl. Or Two.

Magpie Colors And Photographic Goals

I find it helpful to set photographic goals even though some of them may never be attained and only frustration results.

Mountain Plovers In Utah

Mountain Plovers are uncommon throughout their range and rare in Utah but I’ve had my moment in the sun with them and it was an experience I’ll never forget.

Pied-billed Grebe Making Its Escape With A Fish

Pied-billed Grebes are highly deserving of the “klepto” part of the term kleptoparasitism, especially among their own species. They’re an aggressive and threatening bird, chasing and attacking members of their own species and other birds too.