Category: Diurnal Raptors
A Quirky Meadowlark Behavior (I have a working hypothesis to explain it)
During one stretching session this bird performed a maneuver that I had never seen before – from any species.
A Harrier, A Warbler And An Owl From Yesterday
Today I thought I’d post a little variety from yesterday in Box Elder County, Utah.
Swainson’s Hawk Kama Sutra
I had a wonderful morning with raptors yesterday but a mating pair of Swainson’s Hawks stole the show.
Northern Harrier Takeoff From An Old Wooden Post
Northern Harriers are notoriously skittish but this may be the “tamest” harrier I’ve ever encountered.
An Unusual Encounter With A Northern Harrier And A Junco
Both of these birds did something out of the ordinary as they interacted with each other and with me.
An Osprey Behavioral Mystery – Any Thoughts?
Swainson’s Hawk Takeoff (+ reasons for not shooting at midday)
Turkey Vulture In Warm Light – A Question Of Composition
It’s unusual for me to struggle with the composition of my images but these Turkey Vulture photos are an exception.
The Swainson’s Hawk And The Vole
Red-tailed Hawk – A Two Stage Delivery To The Nest
A Few Recent Birds and Field Observations
Today’s post is a mixed bag of recent birds I’ve photographed and some observations (with photos) from the field.
Turkey Vulture In Spread-wing Postures
A Merlin Acting A Little Silly
Rough-legged Hawk With A Vole And Kiting In The Wind
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A Quirky Meadowlark Behavior (I have a working hypothesis to explain it)
During one stretching session this bird performed a maneuver that I had never seen before – from any species.
A Harrier, A Warbler And An Owl From Yesterday
Today I thought I’d post a little variety from yesterday in Box Elder County, Utah.
Swainson’s Hawk Kama Sutra
I had a wonderful morning with raptors yesterday but a mating pair of Swainson’s Hawks stole the show.
Northern Harrier Takeoff From An Old Wooden Post
Northern Harriers are notoriously skittish but this may be the “tamest” harrier I’ve ever encountered.
An Unusual Encounter With A Northern Harrier And A Junco
Both of these birds did something out of the ordinary as they interacted with each other and with me.
An Osprey Behavioral Mystery – Any Thoughts?
Swainson’s Hawk Takeoff (+ reasons for not shooting at midday)
Turkey Vulture In Warm Light – A Question Of Composition
It’s unusual for me to struggle with the composition of my images but these Turkey Vulture photos are an exception.
The Swainson’s Hawk And The Vole
Red-tailed Hawk – A Two Stage Delivery To The Nest
A Few Recent Birds and Field Observations
Today’s post is a mixed bag of recent birds I’ve photographed and some observations (with photos) from the field.
