utah – Page 50 – Feathered Photography

A Spotlit Prairie Falcon At Sunrise

A lighting effect I almost never get on a raptor. Or any other bird for that matter.

Adult Bald Eagle In My Neighborhood Yesterday

Not quite a yard bird, but close.

American Kestrel Puffed Up And Snuggled Down On Rabbitbrush

I wish birds would perch on rabbitbrush more often.

Bald Eagle In Flight Against A Wasatch Mountain Background

Having mountains so close to many of my favorite birding locations is a double-edged sword.

Side Lit Male American Kestrel

A refugee from the storm.

Male Sandhill Crane Trying To Impress His Lady

A photo with flaws that delights me anyway.

Peregrine Falcon With Prey In Hoarfrost

A hulking menace appearing to guard her prey.

Update On The Red-tailed Hawk With An Injured Leg Or Foot

Plus a possible explanation for how she was injured.

Immature Northern Harrier – A Serendipitous Takeoff

One of the fun things about takeoff shots is that a bird with little promise for interesting photos while it’s perched can instantly translate into exciting photos when it lifts off.

European Starling – My Way Of Saying Merry Christmas

An unusual emissary of Christmas cheer perhaps but it works for me.

Yellow-headed Blackbird Doing The Vertical Splits

Plus yesterday’s unexpected good Samaritan.

My First Barn Owl In Flight

One of the most significant events in my bird photography career.

Chukar Calling In The Snow

A Chukar in snow has long been a favorite combination of mine. A calling pose seals the deal.

Side Lit American Kestrel And The Capricious Gods Of Photography

I’d give my shutter finger and my last chocolate donut to be able to change one tiny thing about her takeoff shot.

Injured Red-tailed Hawk – A Small Triumph Over Adversity

And even a glimmer of hope for her recovery?

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