Category: Miscellaneous
Pelican Surprise
Mealworms – Are They Safe As Bird Food?
This is what happens when false and misleading information is widely distributed amongst the bird-loving community. Or any community for that matter.
Preening Male Belted Kingfisher
Pied-billed Grebe Mystery Behavior
I’ve spent hundreds of hours with Pied-billed Grebes over the years and this is one of the few times I’ve managed to document this fairly unusual behavior. Its purpose/function still eludes me.
Male American Kestrel Taking Requests
More than most birds kestrels are known for listening to the beat of their own personal drummer. So on Christmas morning I was flabbergasted when this male immediately filled my stated request when asked.
Red-tailed Hawk – Life Repeating Itself
Two days ago this Red-tailed Hawk had me wondering if I was in some kind of time warp.
Further Evidence That Kestrels Become ‘Sticky’ In Cold Weather
American Kestrels are notoriously difficult to approach but bring on the cold and sometimes I think they must have glue on their feet.
American Kestrel – Minutia
Usually when birds are involved I’m fascinated by minutia but sometimes the ‘little things’ can drive me nuts, especially when they’re photography related..
Hermit Thrush Acting Weird And A Possible Explanation
Plus a huge coincidence related to my daughter Shannon’s accident and resulting brain injury.
Rufous Red-tailed Hawk – An Unconventional And Unpredictable Takeoff
In birds behavioral tendencies can often be predicted with reasonable accuracy but individuals sometimes fake me right out of my shoes.
Juvenile Mountain Bluebird – An Aborted Takeoff Or Something Else?
Sometimes it’s hard to assign motivation or intention to a behavior, especially when it involves an ungainly and inexperienced young bird.
Spotted Sandpiper Chick Learning Fast
A single day can make a big difference in the learning curve of a very young Spotted Sandpiper.
House Finch – How In The World Do Birds Do Stuff Like This?
Fledgling Red-tailed Hawk – Mission Accomplished
Unlike some humans who have used that phrase this very young hawk actually got the job done.
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Pelican Surprise
Mealworms – Are They Safe As Bird Food?
This is what happens when false and misleading information is widely distributed amongst the bird-loving community. Or any community for that matter.
Preening Male Belted Kingfisher
Pied-billed Grebe Mystery Behavior
I’ve spent hundreds of hours with Pied-billed Grebes over the years and this is one of the few times I’ve managed to document this fairly unusual behavior. Its purpose/function still eludes me.
Male American Kestrel Taking Requests
More than most birds kestrels are known for listening to the beat of their own personal drummer. So on Christmas morning I was flabbergasted when this male immediately filled my stated request when asked.
Red-tailed Hawk – Life Repeating Itself
Two days ago this Red-tailed Hawk had me wondering if I was in some kind of time warp.
Further Evidence That Kestrels Become ‘Sticky’ In Cold Weather
American Kestrels are notoriously difficult to approach but bring on the cold and sometimes I think they must have glue on their feet.
American Kestrel – Minutia
Usually when birds are involved I’m fascinated by minutia but sometimes the ‘little things’ can drive me nuts, especially when they’re photography related..
Hermit Thrush Acting Weird And A Possible Explanation
Plus a huge coincidence related to my daughter Shannon’s accident and resulting brain injury.
Rufous Red-tailed Hawk – An Unconventional And Unpredictable Takeoff
In birds behavioral tendencies can often be predicted with reasonable accuracy but individuals sometimes fake me right out of my shoes.
Juvenile Mountain Bluebird – An Aborted Takeoff Or Something Else?
Sometimes it’s hard to assign motivation or intention to a behavior, especially when it involves an ungainly and inexperienced young bird.
Spotted Sandpiper Chick Learning Fast
A single day can make a big difference in the learning curve of a very young Spotted Sandpiper.
House Finch – How In The World Do Birds Do Stuff Like This?
Fledgling Red-tailed Hawk – Mission Accomplished
Unlike some humans who have used that phrase this very young hawk actually got the job done.