Category: Feeding
Thieving Gulls At Bear River MBR
With gulls in the area, goldeneyes and coots stand a very good chance of losing their meals. (12 photos)
Western Grebe With A Catfish
Prairie Falcon Trying To Carry A Richardson’s Ground Squirrel In Flight
Salmonella At Bird Feeders – Is It Really A Problem?
Plus recommendations for types of bird seed to purchase for the birds you intend to feed and tips on cleaning bird feeders.
Red-breasted Nuthatch Feeding Behavior
When I go back and review my older photos I often find something interesting that I didn’t notice the first time around.
Loggerhead Shrike Attempt On Prey
Sometimes the steps involved in a failed attempt on prey are as much fun to watch as success.
Rufous Male Red-tailed Hawk Taking Off With Prey (or carrion?)
I found him again yesterday morning and this time he was already enjoying breakfast when I arrived.
Some Recent Common And (mostly) Interesting Birds
Nine days ago I spent some time photographing some of our most abundant (for those readers who don’t like the word “common” applied to birds) songbirds at my favorite greasewood bush.
Red-breasted Nuthatch About To Drop Into The Void
Loggerhead Shrike Attempting (Learning?) To Impale A Grasshopper
I’m not sure if this shrike was learning the impaling process or practicing it. If it was for practice he needed it.
Loggerhead Shrike Impaling Prey, Then Pulling A Chunk Off
One More Rufous Hummingbird
I figured I’d posted my last hummingbird photo for a good long time but yesterday morning I had unexpected inspiration from a late migrator.
White Crowned Sparrows On Greasewood
Pied-billed Grebes With Crayfish
When other kleptoparasitic birds are around there are easier prey to swallow than crayfish, especially with all their legs and defensive pincers.
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Thieving Gulls At Bear River MBR
With gulls in the area, goldeneyes and coots stand a very good chance of losing their meals. (12 photos)
Western Grebe With A Catfish
Prairie Falcon Trying To Carry A Richardson’s Ground Squirrel In Flight
Salmonella At Bird Feeders – Is It Really A Problem?
Plus recommendations for types of bird seed to purchase for the birds you intend to feed and tips on cleaning bird feeders.
Red-breasted Nuthatch Feeding Behavior
When I go back and review my older photos I often find something interesting that I didn’t notice the first time around.
Loggerhead Shrike Attempt On Prey
Sometimes the steps involved in a failed attempt on prey are as much fun to watch as success.
Rufous Male Red-tailed Hawk Taking Off With Prey (or carrion?)
I found him again yesterday morning and this time he was already enjoying breakfast when I arrived.
Some Recent Common And (mostly) Interesting Birds
Nine days ago I spent some time photographing some of our most abundant (for those readers who don’t like the word “common” applied to birds) songbirds at my favorite greasewood bush.
Red-breasted Nuthatch About To Drop Into The Void
Loggerhead Shrike Attempting (Learning?) To Impale A Grasshopper
I’m not sure if this shrike was learning the impaling process or practicing it. If it was for practice he needed it.
Loggerhead Shrike Impaling Prey, Then Pulling A Chunk Off
One More Rufous Hummingbird
I figured I’d posted my last hummingbird photo for a good long time but yesterday morning I had unexpected inspiration from a late migrator.
White Crowned Sparrows On Greasewood
Pied-billed Grebes With Crayfish
When other kleptoparasitic birds are around there are easier prey to swallow than crayfish, especially with all their legs and defensive pincers.