Brood Parasitism of Song Sparrows by Brown-headed Cowbirds
It isn’t easy to watch as parasitic fledgling cowbirds run their adopted Song Sparrow parents ragged as they relentlessly follow the sparrows around and beg for food.
Category: Behaviors
Fledgling Red-tailed Hawk – Mission Accomplished
Unlike some humans who have used that phrase this very young hawk actually got the job done.
Fledgling Red-tailed Hawks Do Everything With Gusto But Rarely With Grace
Yesterday I reported on the status of the ‘nest B’ Red-tailed Hawk Fledglings. Today I’ll provide an update on the fledglings from nearby nest A.
Recently Fledged Red-tailed Hawk Coming At Me
Recently I reported the possible untimely demise of two Red-tailed Hawk fledglings from what I called “nest B”. Yesterday I discovered that both siblings are doing just fine.
Spotted Sandpiper In Flight After A Bath
I find flight shots of these little ‘teeter-bobs’ difficult to come by but recently I took advantage of a known behavior to get one I like.
A Yellow Warbler Leads Me To A Probable Example Of Insect Mutualism
I love it when lessons I taught in my biology and zoology classes play out in my photography.
Belted Kingfisher Reacting To Repeated Barn Swallow Attacks
Lately I’ve been on a roll when it comes to photos of birds being attacked by other birds. Yesterday morning in the mountains the victim was once again a kingfisher but this time the image quality is very good.
A Two Attack Morning
Rufous Hummingbirds
Red-tailed Hawk Angst
Three days ago a long birding trip resulted in only mediocre photos. But I discovered that there are are worse outcomes than being bird-skunked.
A Delayed Surprise From A Yellow Warbler
Male Broad-tailed Hummingbird – Those Amazing Feathers
Hummingbird feathers at the right angle and in the right light can be jaw-droppingly gorgeous. And I’m talking about far more than just the gorget.
Preening Belted Kingfisher Up Close
Prior to this bird a week ago today I’d never had such a prolonged session with a preening kingfisher up close.
Red-naped Sapsuckers Performing Their Nesting Duties
Gray Catbird Displaying To Another Catbird
I don’t know for sure what the display meant but I doubt the performer was happy about the presence of the other catbird.
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Fledgling Red-tailed Hawk – Mission Accomplished
Unlike some humans who have used that phrase this very young hawk actually got the job done.
Fledgling Red-tailed Hawks Do Everything With Gusto But Rarely With Grace
Yesterday I reported on the status of the ‘nest B’ Red-tailed Hawk Fledglings. Today I’ll provide an update on the fledglings from nearby nest A.
Recently Fledged Red-tailed Hawk Coming At Me
Recently I reported the possible untimely demise of two Red-tailed Hawk fledglings from what I called “nest B”. Yesterday I discovered that both siblings are doing just fine.
Spotted Sandpiper In Flight After A Bath
I find flight shots of these little ‘teeter-bobs’ difficult to come by but recently I took advantage of a known behavior to get one I like.
A Yellow Warbler Leads Me To A Probable Example Of Insect Mutualism
I love it when lessons I taught in my biology and zoology classes play out in my photography.
Belted Kingfisher Reacting To Repeated Barn Swallow Attacks
Lately I’ve been on a roll when it comes to photos of birds being attacked by other birds. Yesterday morning in the mountains the victim was once again a kingfisher but this time the image quality is very good.
A Two Attack Morning
Rufous Hummingbirds
Red-tailed Hawk Angst
Three days ago a long birding trip resulted in only mediocre photos. But I discovered that there are are worse outcomes than being bird-skunked.
A Delayed Surprise From A Yellow Warbler
Male Broad-tailed Hummingbird – Those Amazing Feathers
Hummingbird feathers at the right angle and in the right light can be jaw-droppingly gorgeous. And I’m talking about far more than just the gorget.
Preening Belted Kingfisher Up Close
Prior to this bird a week ago today I’d never had such a prolonged session with a preening kingfisher up close.
Red-naped Sapsuckers Performing Their Nesting Duties
Gray Catbird Displaying To Another Catbird
I don’t know for sure what the display meant but I doubt the performer was happy about the presence of the other catbird.