Birds – Page 15 – Feathered Photography

Turkey Vulture In An Unusual Stretching Pose

An exaggerated stretching pose if there ever was one.

Mating Cinnamon Teals

I’m sure many of us have seen mating ducks before but until three days ago I’d only photographed Cinnamon Teals mating one other time. And not this well. (10 photos)

The Owls That Convinced Me That I Need Cataract Surgery

True story with no embellishments and nothing of significance left out, including some colorful language. (2 photos)

Avian Potpourri From Antelope Island Three Days Ago

Eight photos of five species plus a short video clip.

Willet Diving For Cover

An effective disappearing act. (4 photos)

Evening Grosbeaks Galore

Plus, the reappearance of an old avian friend that I was absolutely delighted to see again. (7 photos)

There’s Some Kind Of Magic Going On At My Feeders This Spring

I’m seeing more birds, and a greater variety of bird species, than I’ve ever seen in my yard before. (4 photos)

Western Grebe Greeting Ceremony

In bird photography, timing is often everything.

Yesterday’s Lifer Evening Grosbeaks

To get a lifer is unusual by definition, but to get a lifer in my own back yard is unheard of. (3 photos)

The Bizarre Biology Of The Eared Grebe

The little Eared Grebe is one of the most biologically interesting bird species I’m aware of. (3 photos)

Backyard California Quail Pair

I’m hoping that the quail will be nesting beneath my shed. They’ve done it before. (2 photos)

Some Recent Birds

Nine photos of eight species.

My First Of Year (FOY) Swainson’s Hawks Yesterday Morning

And Swainson’s Hawks weren’t my only first birds of the year yesterday. I had two others. (7 photos)

Northern Shoveler Flight Series

Including what I call a “peekaboo shot”. (3 photos)

Antelope Island Mockingbird

This is the time of year I start watching for Northern Mockingbirds on Antelope Island. A week ago today I found five of them and photographed two of them. (5 photos)

Category: Birds