Lately I’ve been on a roll when it comes to photos of birds being attacked by other birds. Yesterday morning in the mountains the victim was once again a kingfisher but this time the image quality is very good.
Hummingbird feathers at the right angle and in the right light can be jaw-droppingly gorgeous. And I’m talking about far more than just the gorget.
I think this photo from yesterday morning resembles an Audubon painting more than any photo I’ve ever taken.
To me this (second photo) almost looks like two birds, one on top of the other. In fact there’s very little ‘almost’ about it – that’s what I see. But it’s a single Song Sparrow.
I don’t know for sure what the display meant but I doubt the performer was happy about the presence of the other catbird.
I thought I’d NEVER have more than enough time with a kingfisher up close but yesterday morning that’s exactly what happened.
Yesterday morning I managed to get several shots I like of this “shy skulker”. They aren’t perfect but given my dismal track record with the species I was delighted to get them.
Two days ago I spent 75 minutes near a small, isolated tree in a remote area of northern Utah trying to photograph male Lazuli Buntings at war with each other.
Plus an update on my problems with my older teleconverter and my final strategy for a remedy.
I actually believe this male kingfisher is finally beginning to accept my presence. Or at least tolerate it.
