Northern Shoveler Takeoff And Flight Series
Photographing ‘puddle ducks’ exploding off the water is always a challenge. (4 photos)
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Double-crested Cormorant Banking In Flight
A dynamic flight posture that promotes getting good morning light and detail on a black bird in flight.
Song Sparrow – Instant Fluff-butt
I don’t post as many sparrows as I should, especially the common ones. To make matters worse, yesterday was World Sparrow Day and I made no mention of it. Today’s post is my attempt at redemption. (4 photos)
American White Pelican Spotlighted Against A Dark Background
Singing Western Meadowlark On Antelope Island
How do meadowlarks learn their distinctive and complex song? And what about that curious Latin name? (3 images)
Bald Eagle Hunting Ducks
When they’re not scavenging for food Bald Eagles can be fierce and opportunistic predators. But they’re big and relatively slow so catching live prey isn’t easy for them.
Bathing Tundra Swan
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
Northern Pintail Drake
Exasperated Grackle – A Look I Recognize, Thanks To My Mother
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
Canada Goose Flaring On Landing Approach
A side view showcasing the steep body angle of the flare just prior to landing.
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Double-crested Cormorant Banking In Flight
A dynamic flight posture that promotes getting good morning light and detail on a black bird in flight.
Song Sparrow – Instant Fluff-butt
I don’t post as many sparrows as I should, especially the common ones. To make matters worse, yesterday was World Sparrow Day and I made no mention of it. Today’s post is my attempt at redemption. (4 photos)
American White Pelican Spotlighted Against A Dark Background
Singing Western Meadowlark On Antelope Island
How do meadowlarks learn their distinctive and complex song? And what about that curious Latin name? (3 images)
Bald Eagle Hunting Ducks
When they’re not scavenging for food Bald Eagles can be fierce and opportunistic predators. But they’re big and relatively slow so catching live prey isn’t easy for them.
Bathing Tundra Swan
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
Northern Pintail Drake
Exasperated Grackle – A Look I Recognize, Thanks To My Mother
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
Canada Goose Flaring On Landing Approach
A side view showcasing the steep body angle of the flare just prior to landing.