Red-tailed Hawk At 23 MPH (my speed, not the hawk’s)
We do what we have to do to get the shot (as long as it’s safe for both bird and photographer).
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An Ugly Photo With A Beautiful Function For Bird Lovers
Male and female Long-billed Curlews have identical plumage throughout the year so how do we tell them apart? This is the best single photo I’ve seen to show how.
Loggerhead Shrikes – A Pair Of Lovebirds
Shrikes have been an elusive subject for me for some time now so getting this mated pair in the frame together was a real treat.
Some Very Thoughtful Neighbors And A Progress Report On My Back Surgery
Field Marks Of A Juvenile Golden In Flight (landing)
Red-tailed Hawk Carrying Nesting Material To The Nest
Yesterday morning I found another pair of nest-building Red-tailed Hawks. Neither bird is a rufous color morph (like the female in the pair I’ve been photographing recently) but they’re still great photo subjects and I was able to document several interesting behaviors.
Western Meadowlark Triple Wing Stretch
Willet Wars
Horned Lark Taking Off Down The Runway
A shot I often try to get just for the challenge of it. And believe me, it’s a challenge.
Singing Western Meadowlark – An Accidental Success
Sometimes things go right even when you screw up. I just wish it happened more often.
Red-tailed Hawks Mating Behavior
Why Was The Marsh Hawk’s Name Changed To Northern Harrier?
This name change made many folks angry and some continue to grumble about it to this day.
A Classy Short-eared Owl
Red-tailed Hawk Faking Me Out
Some Advice For Photographing Sage Grouse On Their Lek
It’s that time of year folks, Sage Grouse are displaying on the lek. But photographers had best be prepared for extreme changes in lighting conditions and action from the displaying and fighting males.
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An Ugly Photo With A Beautiful Function For Bird Lovers
Male and female Long-billed Curlews have identical plumage throughout the year so how do we tell them apart? This is the best single photo I’ve seen to show how.
Loggerhead Shrikes – A Pair Of Lovebirds
Shrikes have been an elusive subject for me for some time now so getting this mated pair in the frame together was a real treat.
Some Very Thoughtful Neighbors And A Progress Report On My Back Surgery
Field Marks Of A Juvenile Golden In Flight (landing)
Red-tailed Hawk Carrying Nesting Material To The Nest
Yesterday morning I found another pair of nest-building Red-tailed Hawks. Neither bird is a rufous color morph (like the female in the pair I’ve been photographing recently) but they’re still great photo subjects and I was able to document several interesting behaviors.
Western Meadowlark Triple Wing Stretch
Willet Wars
Horned Lark Taking Off Down The Runway
A shot I often try to get just for the challenge of it. And believe me, it’s a challenge.
Singing Western Meadowlark – An Accidental Success
Sometimes things go right even when you screw up. I just wish it happened more often.
Red-tailed Hawks Mating Behavior
Why Was The Marsh Hawk’s Name Changed To Northern Harrier?
This name change made many folks angry and some continue to grumble about it to this day.
A Classy Short-eared Owl
Red-tailed Hawk Faking Me Out
Some Advice For Photographing Sage Grouse On Their Lek
It’s that time of year folks, Sage Grouse are displaying on the lek. But photographers had best be prepared for extreme changes in lighting conditions and action from the displaying and fighting males.