Sage Thrasher – Faster Than A Speeding Bullet
I think it often takes a bird photographer to fully appreciate just how fast many small birds are at take-off
Category: Birds
Coyote Buddies – Both Of Them Survivors
I love it when critters overcome a stacked deck and beat the odds against their survival.
Kingbird Diving After Nesting Material
A few days ago I was pleased to photograph a Western Kingbird in a flight posture and flight angle that was just a bit unusual.
Flower Child Chukar
To my eye birds and flowers in a photograph have a natural affinity for each other.
Northern Mockingbird Flight Display
This “flight display” is one of three courtship displays known to Northern Mockingbirds.
Clumsy Sage Thrasher Trying To Adjust Its Perch
This Sage Thrasher had a difficult time adjusting its perch in a slight breeze and I liked some of the resulting images.
VTOL Kingbird
I’ve long been a fan of VTOL (Vertical Takeoff And Landing) aircraft for their versatility and incredible power.
Hovering Forster’s Tern
Photographing terns in flight is often more challenging than it is for other bird species.
California Quail Chicks Cowering From The Threat Of A Cooper’s Hawk
I almost never post backyard birds but these California Quail chicks are just too cute to deny them their moment of glory.
Stupidity And Tragedy On Antelope Island
A week ago today I witnessed two unfortunate events on Antelope Island and the causeway leading to it. Each was caused by poor decisions by humans and each had potential or real negative effects on wildlife.
A Couple Of Bear River Skulkers – Long-tailed Weasel and Virginia Rail
Yet One More Kingbird – A Takeoff Pose I Like A Lot
For the past few days a mated pair of Western Kingbirds has been trying to decide on a nesting site and as of yesterday that decision has been made.
Sequence of a Western Kingbird Casting A Pellet
Birds typically eject pellets very quickly and this Western Kingbird was no exception.
Curlew Landing Amongst The Flowers
This Long-billed Curlew made several transitions as it came in to land – from poor light to good light, from a mostly featureless background to an interesting one and it touched down in a field of flowers. This 7 image sequence was photographed two days ago on Antelope Island.
A Kingbird Kind Of Morning
For the past few days Western Kingbirds have been very active on Antelope Island. Though I’m still trying to interpret some of their behaviors they appear to be in the process of selecting mates and/or nest sites.
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Coyote Buddies – Both Of Them Survivors
I love it when critters overcome a stacked deck and beat the odds against their survival.
Kingbird Diving After Nesting Material
A few days ago I was pleased to photograph a Western Kingbird in a flight posture and flight angle that was just a bit unusual.
Flower Child Chukar
To my eye birds and flowers in a photograph have a natural affinity for each other.
Northern Mockingbird Flight Display
This “flight display” is one of three courtship displays known to Northern Mockingbirds.
Clumsy Sage Thrasher Trying To Adjust Its Perch
This Sage Thrasher had a difficult time adjusting its perch in a slight breeze and I liked some of the resulting images.
VTOL Kingbird
I’ve long been a fan of VTOL (Vertical Takeoff And Landing) aircraft for their versatility and incredible power.
Hovering Forster’s Tern
Photographing terns in flight is often more challenging than it is for other bird species.
California Quail Chicks Cowering From The Threat Of A Cooper’s Hawk
I almost never post backyard birds but these California Quail chicks are just too cute to deny them their moment of glory.
Stupidity And Tragedy On Antelope Island
A week ago today I witnessed two unfortunate events on Antelope Island and the causeway leading to it. Each was caused by poor decisions by humans and each had potential or real negative effects on wildlife.
A Couple Of Bear River Skulkers – Long-tailed Weasel and Virginia Rail
Yet One More Kingbird – A Takeoff Pose I Like A Lot
For the past few days a mated pair of Western Kingbirds has been trying to decide on a nesting site and as of yesterday that decision has been made.
Sequence of a Western Kingbird Casting A Pellet
Birds typically eject pellets very quickly and this Western Kingbird was no exception.
Curlew Landing Amongst The Flowers
This Long-billed Curlew made several transitions as it came in to land – from poor light to good light, from a mostly featureless background to an interesting one and it touched down in a field of flowers. This 7 image sequence was photographed two days ago on Antelope Island.
A Kingbird Kind Of Morning
For the past few days Western Kingbirds have been very active on Antelope Island. Though I’m still trying to interpret some of their behaviors they appear to be in the process of selecting mates and/or nest sites.