utah – Page 5 – Feathered Photography

It’s Molting Time On Antelope Island

Many of the birds I saw yesterday morning on Antelope Island were in one stage or another of the molting process. (4 photos and 1 video clip)

Bison Relieving An Itch

It’s been over six months since I’ve shared any bison photos and I thought this one deserved to be seen.

When Things Go Wrong While Filming A Movie/Commercial On Antelope Island

When horses are involved, things can go wrong very quickly. (14 photos)

A Surprise Cooper’s Hawk And A Memory Card Calamity

I’m pretty sure I’m screwed but if you have a magic fix I’d sure like to hear about it. (5 photos)

Intense Flower Color Reflecting On A Hummingbird’s Ventral Surfaces

Whether or not it appeals to you aesthetically, it’s an interesting phenomenon.

Battle-scarred Chukars

I’m still learning stuff about birds from my older photos. (3 photos)

Red-tailed Hawk Perched, Taking Off And In Flight

Here’s another reason I tend to use very fast shutter speeds on birds. (7 photos)

Rock Wrens On, Of All Things, Rocks

Including several recent fledglings that are messy with spider silk, plant debris and brine flies. (9 photos)

Loggerhead Shrike – Sometimes This Is What It Takes To Get The Photo You Want

Yesterday morning on Antelope Island I did something I never do to get the shot. (2 photos)

Gulls ‘Bucket-mouthing’ Brine Flies

An amusing and highly effective feeding technique. (7 photos)

Lark Sparrow Upward Takeoff

And this brutal heat. (2 photos)

A Sage Thrasher With Chutzpah

I still don’t know if his aggression was directed at me, or his reflection, or both. (7 photos)

Mourning Dove Takeoff

My new favorite Mourning Dove takeoff posture.

Eastern Kingbird In An Olive Tree

And some ‘birds’ without feathers. (2 photos)

Female Brewer’s Blackbird Repeatedly Attacking An Adult Red-tailed Hawk In Flight

A series of aerial attacks that lasted for eight minutes. (9 photos)

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