Peregrine Falcon – A Juvenile Transitioning Into Adult Plumage?
There seems to be some question regarding the plumage of this juvenile Peregrine Falcon.
Category: Antelope Island
Rough-legged Hawk – A Bird That Taught Me A Valuable Lesson
This Rough-legged Hawk taught me a little trick that has improved my keeper rate for takeoff shots.
Long-billed Curlew On Sagebrush
Sagebrush holds a special attraction for me so I’m particularly fond of images of birds perched on it.
Landing Black-billed Magpie
I like these images not because they’re flashy but because they’re just a little bit different.
Peregrine Falcon Along The Antelope Island Causeway Yesterday Morning
It’s been a long time since I’ve found a mostly cooperative Peregrine Falcon on or near Antelope Island.
Sage Thrasher – A True Sign Of Spring
When Long-billed Curlews, Lark Sparrows and Sage Thrashers show up on Antelope Island I know the seasons are changing and yesterday I saw or heard all three species.
Magpie Takeoff (and one of the hazards of sharpening images)
As I was working this image up I noticed a processing challenge that often rears its ugly head with dark subjects against lighter backgrounds.
Western Kingbirds And Old Memories
My strongest early memory of Western Kingbirds goes back to the late 70’s and early 80’s when I was teaching summer classes (Junior Science Academy) for the Utah Museum of Natural History.
I Like To Practice Action Shots On Horned Larks
Action shots of small birds are difficult to pull off well, partly because they’re so incredibly fast
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
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.
Chukar Calling At Dawn
A Harrier Teasing Me In The Wind
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Rough-legged Hawk – A Bird That Taught Me A Valuable Lesson
This Rough-legged Hawk taught me a little trick that has improved my keeper rate for takeoff shots.
Long-billed Curlew On Sagebrush
Sagebrush holds a special attraction for me so I’m particularly fond of images of birds perched on it.
Landing Black-billed Magpie
I like these images not because they’re flashy but because they’re just a little bit different.
Peregrine Falcon Along The Antelope Island Causeway Yesterday Morning
It’s been a long time since I’ve found a mostly cooperative Peregrine Falcon on or near Antelope Island.
Sage Thrasher – A True Sign Of Spring
When Long-billed Curlews, Lark Sparrows and Sage Thrashers show up on Antelope Island I know the seasons are changing and yesterday I saw or heard all three species.
Magpie Takeoff (and one of the hazards of sharpening images)
As I was working this image up I noticed a processing challenge that often rears its ugly head with dark subjects against lighter backgrounds.
Western Kingbirds And Old Memories
My strongest early memory of Western Kingbirds goes back to the late 70’s and early 80’s when I was teaching summer classes (Junior Science Academy) for the Utah Museum of Natural History.
I Like To Practice Action Shots On Horned Larks
Action shots of small birds are difficult to pull off well, partly because they’re so incredibly fast
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
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.
