utah – Page 79 – Feathered Photography

Red-tailed Hawk In Flight Against A Vertical Cliff Background

Plus an impressive reptilian encounter in the same area.

Newly Fledged Yellow Warbler

They don’t come much cuter than a freshly-fledged and hungry baby warbler.

Just Part Of The Price Of Being A Turkey Vulture

There are advantages but there’s also a price to pay for having a bald head.

Red-tailed Hawk Rousing And Then Taking Off

Yesterday morning I spent some quality time with the rufous female Red-tailed Hawk I’ve posted images of in the past. The two of us are becoming old friends.

Short-eared Owl In Flight With Prey Being Chased By Another Owl

A double dose of serendipity with the two related events being separated from each other by eight years. To the day.

Fluffed Up Cedar Waxwing

Even a halfhearted rouse can drastically change the appearance of a bird.

Broad-tailed Hummingbird Taking Off In Pursuit Of A Rival

This was another instance where I didn’t know what I’d photographed until I reviewed my images at home. That happens often with hummingbirds because they’re so incredibly fast.

Willow Flycatcher In Contrasting Poses

One of these photos is probably my favorite of the species so far.

Some Seasonal Plumage Changes In Male Cinnamon Teals

Yesterday morning at Bear River MBR I encountered a male Cinnamon Teal that had me a little confused at first.

Horned Lark Being Blown Off His Perch

In my portfolio this is a unique image.

Willow Flycatcher Lookin’ Pretty

A handsome bird in a pretty setting. At least I think so.

House Wren Harrassed By A Hummingbird And Throwing A Pellet

I’ve photographed a variety of songbirds, wading birds and raptors throwing pellets but yesterday was the first time I’ve been able to document a wren of any species exhibiting the behavior.