Avocets And Phalaropes In A Nasty Hailstorm
This trip to Montana’s Centennial Valley was memorable for a variety of reasons, including a hailstorm that literally “rocked” our world and that of the birds around us.
Category: Birds
Magpie In Flight With Nesting Material (and the frustrations of nest building)
Finding nesting material and carrying it to the nest is only the beginning of the battle.
A Chukar At Four Different Focal Lengths
Pied-billed Grebe – The Wing-flap That Wouldn’t Quit
Male Short-eared Owls Fighting For Mates And Breeding Territory
On one morning I was incredibly lucky to find two males trying to impress a female with their aerial prowess and fighting skills.
A Better Look At The Kingfisher’s Loach
This is a look at the weather loach (fish) not seen in my previous posts of this bird.
Golden Eagle – Flirting With My Nemesis Again
I wasn’t expecting to get close to a Golden Eagle while pulling a camping trailer behind my pickup but that’s exactly what happened early yesterday morning as I was leaving Wayne County on my way home.
Red-tailed Hawk – Do My Photos Sometimes Misrepresent Reality?
Chasing My Shadow
This is only a novelty shot but it fits my situation.
On The Road Again
Once again it’s that time of year. This winter’s been a long one and “the great out there” is calling me.
An Angry Magpie
It isn’t often that I think I see true anger in birds. If that’s being anthropomorphic, so be it. I’m sticking to my guns.
An Impressive Meadowlark Transformation
I often see birds puff up but the “inflating ” performance of this Western Meadowlark was over the top.
Kingfisher Never Losing Hunting Concentration During A Stretch
Not even the need to stretch distracted this female kingfisher from her concentration on the pond in front of her.
Chukar Calling At Dawn
Ring-necked Duck – A Poorly Named Bird?
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Magpie In Flight With Nesting Material (and the frustrations of nest building)
Finding nesting material and carrying it to the nest is only the beginning of the battle.
A Chukar At Four Different Focal Lengths
Pied-billed Grebe – The Wing-flap That Wouldn’t Quit
Male Short-eared Owls Fighting For Mates And Breeding Territory
On one morning I was incredibly lucky to find two males trying to impress a female with their aerial prowess and fighting skills.
A Better Look At The Kingfisher’s Loach
This is a look at the weather loach (fish) not seen in my previous posts of this bird.
Golden Eagle – Flirting With My Nemesis Again
I wasn’t expecting to get close to a Golden Eagle while pulling a camping trailer behind my pickup but that’s exactly what happened early yesterday morning as I was leaving Wayne County on my way home.
Red-tailed Hawk – Do My Photos Sometimes Misrepresent Reality?
Chasing My Shadow
This is only a novelty shot but it fits my situation.
On The Road Again
Once again it’s that time of year. This winter’s been a long one and “the great out there” is calling me.
An Angry Magpie
It isn’t often that I think I see true anger in birds. If that’s being anthropomorphic, so be it. I’m sticking to my guns.
An Impressive Meadowlark Transformation
I often see birds puff up but the “inflating ” performance of this Western Meadowlark was over the top.
Kingfisher Never Losing Hunting Concentration During A Stretch
Not even the need to stretch distracted this female kingfisher from her concentration on the pond in front of her.
