Tag: weight
Bushtit – My New Candidate For ‘Toughest Bird To Photograph’
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher In A Fragrant Sumac Bush
Blue-gray Gnatcatchers are tiny and hyperactive. This one from yesterday morning was one of the most difficult photo subjects I’ve ever tried to draw a bead on.
American White Pelican On Landing Approach
I sometimes liken American White Pelicans to B–52 Stratofortresses – they often fly at great heights and they’re not very agile in flight but man are they ever impressive during landings.
Drake Hooded Merganser Out Of The Water
Ferruginous Hawk Perched, Taking Off And In Flight
Three days ago in western Utah I spent some quality time with a cooperative immature Ferruginous Hawk. It had been a while.
Prairie Falcon Trying To Drag Heavy Prey
Dragging her next meal over all the bumpy obstacles was almost too much for the struggling falcon.
Male Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Golden Eagle In Flight – A Three Image Series (+1)
Any day I see eight Golden Eagles is a good day for me so yesterday was a very good day..
Northern Pygmy Owl With (big) Prey
When you’re this small it takes guts to take on prey heavier than yourself but intestinal fortitude is this owl’s long suite.
Wild Turkey In Flight
Prairie Falcon Trying To Carry Too Much Weight
White Pelican In Flight Against A Mottled Sky
I often think of American White Pelicans as flying boats. They’re huge and ungainly looking on land but in flight they’re ever so graceful.