Male Lazuli Buntings Feeling Their Oats
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.
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Male Bullock’s Oriole Making A Rare (for me) Appearance
Rough-winged Swallow Going From A Good Day To A Bad Day
Short-eared Owl And Operator Error
Plus an update on my problems with my older teleconverter and my final strategy for a remedy.
Belted Kingfisher Perched And Taking Off
I actually believe this male kingfisher is finally beginning to accept my presence. Or at least tolerate it.
Male Broad-tailed Hummingbird – Same Bird, Same Perch Two Years Running?
Female Lazuli Bunting
Plus new information on my recent posts about the nesting Red-tailed Hawks I’ve been following and the unusual nest building behavior of Cliff Swallows I documented.
Cliff Swallow – An Unusual Behavior Repeated
Mating Red-tailed Hawks
Gray Catbird – Pixel Peeping For Biological And Photographic Purposes
Many photographers look down their noses at pixel peeping but I find it useful in at least two situations.
Cliff Swallow Breaking The Nest Building Rules?
Cliff Swallows – A Surprise Attack And An Epic Fight In The Mud
When Cliff Swallows are gathering mud for their nests a peaceful and constructive activity can turn into mayhem in a nanosecond.
Yellow Warbler And MacGillivray’s Warblers In The Mountains Yesterday Morning
I was particularly excited about the MacGillivray’s Warblers, a bird Cornell’s Birds of the World calls “a highly sought after trophy species by birdwatchers.”
Male Green-tailed Towhee Posing And Singing
A bird notorious for its secretive nature becomes conspicuous while singing on territory during the breeding season.
American White Pelican – A Question Of Behavior
I’ve been perplexed and curious about something I watched this pelican do for over six years now. But the purpose I tentatively propose for the behavior I documented in these photos seems more than a little far fetched so I’ve never brought it up. Until now.
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Male Bullock’s Oriole Making A Rare (for me) Appearance
Rough-winged Swallow Going From A Good Day To A Bad Day
Short-eared Owl And Operator Error
Plus an update on my problems with my older teleconverter and my final strategy for a remedy.
Belted Kingfisher Perched And Taking Off
I actually believe this male kingfisher is finally beginning to accept my presence. Or at least tolerate it.
Male Broad-tailed Hummingbird – Same Bird, Same Perch Two Years Running?
Female Lazuli Bunting
Plus new information on my recent posts about the nesting Red-tailed Hawks I’ve been following and the unusual nest building behavior of Cliff Swallows I documented.
Cliff Swallow – An Unusual Behavior Repeated
Mating Red-tailed Hawks
Gray Catbird – Pixel Peeping For Biological And Photographic Purposes
Many photographers look down their noses at pixel peeping but I find it useful in at least two situations.
Cliff Swallow Breaking The Nest Building Rules?
Cliff Swallows – A Surprise Attack And An Epic Fight In The Mud
When Cliff Swallows are gathering mud for their nests a peaceful and constructive activity can turn into mayhem in a nanosecond.
Yellow Warbler And MacGillivray’s Warblers In The Mountains Yesterday Morning
I was particularly excited about the MacGillivray’s Warblers, a bird Cornell’s Birds of the World calls “a highly sought after trophy species by birdwatchers.”
Male Green-tailed Towhee Posing And Singing
A bird notorious for its secretive nature becomes conspicuous while singing on territory during the breeding season.
American White Pelican – A Question Of Behavior
I’ve been perplexed and curious about something I watched this pelican do for over six years now. But the purpose I tentatively propose for the behavior I documented in these photos seems more than a little far fetched so I’ve never brought it up. Until now.