Category: Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge
What Makes A Hovering Kestrel So Very Difficult To Photograph Well?
Hovering kestrels are stationary targets, or mostly so, so what makes it so darn hard to get really good photos them.
Yesterday’s Merlin
Great Blue Heron Taking Off From Ice
Like all bird photographers, as I approach my subject I’m often too close to the bird by the time I can see it clearly through vegetation or by the time I have good light on it. That’s when my two-lens shooting strategy pays off in spades.
Yesterday’s Ferruginous Hawk And An Unexpected Pirouette
On a recent post I said that I seldom stop to photograph buteos on utility poles but yesterday morning I made an exception for a young Ferruginous Hawk. A dramatic, spinning takeoff made me glad I did. (5 images)
Common Goldeneye Taking Off Along The Ice Line
Horned Grebe At Bear River MBR
I rarely get opportunities with Horned Grebes but I got one yesterday. I’ve photographed this species a few times but I believe this is the first Horned Grebe photo I’ve ever posted to my blog.
The Homesteader’s Party Line Hack And Yesterday’s Hungry Red-tailed Hawk
Rough-legged Hawk – Making Amends
Thieving Gulls At Bear River MBR
With gulls in the area, goldeneyes and coots stand a very good chance of losing their meals. (12 photos)
A Near-iconic View Of An Adult Bald Eagle And A Rough-legged Hawk
Yesterday morning I had more problems with differential heat waves? at Bear River MBR. If this keeps up I’m thinking about taking up knitting instead of bird photography. After all, the world needs another Rosey Grier. (6 photos)
Western Grebe With A Catfish
Adult Male Rough-legged Hawk Flight Series
Avian Potpourri From My Last Trip To Bear River MBR
A Pair Of Ruddy Ducks In An Interesting Setting
For me the colors and varying textures of the water in this photo are almost as interesting as the birds.
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What Makes A Hovering Kestrel So Very Difficult To Photograph Well?
Hovering kestrels are stationary targets, or mostly so, so what makes it so darn hard to get really good photos them.
Yesterday’s Merlin
Great Blue Heron Taking Off From Ice
Like all bird photographers, as I approach my subject I’m often too close to the bird by the time I can see it clearly through vegetation or by the time I have good light on it. That’s when my two-lens shooting strategy pays off in spades.
Yesterday’s Ferruginous Hawk And An Unexpected Pirouette
On a recent post I said that I seldom stop to photograph buteos on utility poles but yesterday morning I made an exception for a young Ferruginous Hawk. A dramatic, spinning takeoff made me glad I did. (5 images)
Common Goldeneye Taking Off Along The Ice Line
Horned Grebe At Bear River MBR
I rarely get opportunities with Horned Grebes but I got one yesterday. I’ve photographed this species a few times but I believe this is the first Horned Grebe photo I’ve ever posted to my blog.
The Homesteader’s Party Line Hack And Yesterday’s Hungry Red-tailed Hawk
Rough-legged Hawk – Making Amends
Thieving Gulls At Bear River MBR
With gulls in the area, goldeneyes and coots stand a very good chance of losing their meals. (12 photos)
A Near-iconic View Of An Adult Bald Eagle And A Rough-legged Hawk
Yesterday morning I had more problems with differential heat waves? at Bear River MBR. If this keeps up I’m thinking about taking up knitting instead of bird photography. After all, the world needs another Rosey Grier. (6 photos)
Western Grebe With A Catfish
Adult Male Rough-legged Hawk Flight Series
Avian Potpourri From My Last Trip To Bear River MBR
A Pair Of Ruddy Ducks In An Interesting Setting
For me the colors and varying textures of the water in this photo are almost as interesting as the birds.