Category: Birds
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.
Male MacGillivray’s Warbler Turning On His Perch
I think this photo from yesterday morning resembles an Audubon painting more than any photo I’ve ever taken.
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.
Some Recent Birds
All photos were taken in the mountains, in the desert or at bird refuges in the last ten days.
Song Sparrow – Where Did All Those Feathers Come From?
To me this (second photo) almost looks like two birds, one on top of the other. In fact there’s very little ‘almost’ about it – that’s what I see. But it’s a single Song Sparrow.
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.
Green-tailed Towhees And Lamenting Habitat Lost to Little Dell Reservoir
Kingfisher Heaven Yesterday Morning
I thought I’d NEVER have more than enough time with a kingfisher up close but yesterday morning that’s exactly what happened.
Western Grebe On The Nest And Then Refurbishing It
Male MacGillivray’s Warbler Singing And Rousing
Yesterday morning I managed to get several shots I like of this “shy skulker”. They aren’t perfect but given my dismal track record with the species I was delighted to get them.
Male Lazuli Buntings Feeling Their Oats
Two days ago I spent 75 minutes near a small, isolated tree in a remote area of northern Utah trying to photograph male Lazuli Buntings at war with each other.
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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.
Male MacGillivray’s Warbler Turning On His Perch
I think this photo from yesterday morning resembles an Audubon painting more than any photo I’ve ever taken.
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.
Some Recent Birds
All photos were taken in the mountains, in the desert or at bird refuges in the last ten days.
Song Sparrow – Where Did All Those Feathers Come From?
To me this (second photo) almost looks like two birds, one on top of the other. In fact there’s very little ‘almost’ about it – that’s what I see. But it’s a single Song Sparrow.
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.
Green-tailed Towhees And Lamenting Habitat Lost to Little Dell Reservoir
Kingfisher Heaven Yesterday Morning
I thought I’d NEVER have more than enough time with a kingfisher up close but yesterday morning that’s exactly what happened.
Western Grebe On The Nest And Then Refurbishing It
Male MacGillivray’s Warbler Singing And Rousing
Yesterday morning I managed to get several shots I like of this “shy skulker”. They aren’t perfect but given my dismal track record with the species I was delighted to get them.
Male Lazuli Buntings Feeling Their Oats
Two days ago I spent 75 minutes near a small, isolated tree in a remote area of northern Utah trying to photograph male Lazuli Buntings at war with each other.