west desert – Page 3 – Feathered Photography

One Of The Reasons For Landowner Animosity Toward Recreationalists

Sorry folks, no birds today. An experience in the mountains yesterday morning is causing me to go off on a tangent.

Wild Turkey – An Iridescent Tom

When the light hits Wild Turkeys just right their colors can be downright impressive.

An Example Of Why A Shakedown Cruise For A New RV Is A Must

I’d much rather find the kinks on a short trip close to home than on one of my much longer trips to MT, ID or WY!

The Maiden Voyage Of My New Camping Trailer

This will be the shakedown cruise.

Juniper Titmouse – Feeding Behavior Of A Little-known Species

Plus some interesting and often tragic history of Utah’s west desert.

My First Ferruginous Hawk In Over Four Months

It’s been way too long.

There Really Are Some Short-eared Owls Out There!

I was delighted almost to the point of giddiness to see this many Short-eared Owls concentrated in a small area.

Red-tailed Hawk “Dancing” On Juniper Berries

I’ll admit that I’m often amused by unusual poses.

Golden Eagle In Flight (no wires this time)

Some of my readers are aware of my continuing quest for quality images of Golden Eagles in flight. I’m not there yet but I think I’m making progress.

Golden Eagle – Out, Damn’d Wires, Out!

I have a small list of personal nemesis species but if forced to choose the top contender it would have to be the shy and elusive Golden Eagle. I’d estimate that I get a reasonable chance with one of these birds about two times per year and every time something goes wrong that prevents me from getting the photos I covet so much. Two mornings ago it was those ever-pesky power lines.