utah – Page 33 – Feathered Photography

Bathing Tundra Swan

It was tough shooting yesterday morning at Bear River MBR.

Two Bald Eagles And A Pesky, Persistent Intruder

Lots of action involving three raptors of two different species and there I sat with a new camera whose buttons and dials were unfamiliar to me. Talk about pressure to learn a new camera! (8 photos)

A Willet And A Quirky Surprise

I’ve only seen something like this happen once and I’ll almost certainly never see it again.

Western Kingbird Taking Off From Sagebrush

A photo I like a lot.

Northern Pintail Drake

This is why I need a new computer.

Exasperated Grackle – A Look I Recognize, Thanks To My Mother

The first bird I photographed with my brand spanking new Canon R5.

Why Did The Goldeneye Run Across The Pond?

Like the chicken who crossed the road, I have no idea.

And this bird complicated my decision about buying a new camera. (11 photos)

Double-crested Cormorant In Flight

A shot I almost didn’t take.

Canada Goose Flaring On Landing Approach

A side view showcasing the steep body angle of the flare just prior to landing.

Yesterday’s Loggerhead Shrike In Bitter Cold Temperatures

And an unusually light colored Rough-legged Hawk that literally glowed against the dark blue sky.

Golden Eagle – An Impressive Display Of Power In Flight

I didn’t think such a huge bird could do something like this. But it did.

Tundra Swan Running From Ice To Water During Takeoff – A Series

And trying to correct an old bad habit.

Rough-legged Hawk Perched On A Tumbleweed

For this Montana farm boy tumbleweeds symbolize the Old West. As a kid I probably watched too many Western movies.

Some Recent Birds

Avian potpourri, including some interesting behaviors. (six photos of four species)

American Crow Portraits

This bird was in his own little world. (3 photos)

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