utah – Page 43 – Feathered Photography

Red-breasted Nuthatch Feeding Behavior

When I go back and review my older photos I often find something interesting that I didn’t notice the first time around.

Adult Male Rough-legged Hawk In Flight

And a series of three wicked snowstorms, the first of which blew in last night.

A Distant Merlin

And my (very good) excuse for such a brief post this morning.

Same Kestrel, Same Perch, Different Day, Different Behavior

This handsome male is a confirmed creature of habit, just like me.

Rough-legged Hawk Stretching At Sunrise

I guess I’m becoming a little more tolerant of unnatural perches.

American Pipits On A Rock Pile

My first pipit photos of the year.

A Couple Of Rough-legged Hawks From Yesterday Morning

Beautiful warm light can make me overlook some shortcomings.

Fighting Male Ring-necked Pheasants

Almost a miracle shot, given the conditions.

A Lesson In Behavior From A Great Horned Owl

Because birds are so fast, familiarity with their behaviors is a valuable tool for anticipating interesting photographable moments.

Rough-legged Hawk Inspecting His Belly

A photo that messes with my head.

Rufous Male Red-tailed Hawk Taking Off With Prey (or carrion?)

I found him again yesterday morning and this time he was already enjoying breakfast when I arrived.

Male American Kestrel Posing In Side Light

Side light can be a challenge but sometimes nature comes to the rescue.

Northern Harrier – Twelve Years Ago Today

One takeoff shot and one flight shot. I think the takeoff posture I captured is pretty special, even if I did bugger it up.

Two Displaying Tom Wild Turkeys With Their Eyes On The Prize

The toms gave it their all but the hen seemed unimpressed.

Immature White-crowned Sparrow Framed Naturally

I believe this shot from three days ago will become one of my favorite photos of the species.

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