Category: Favorite Locations
Male American Kestrel Taking Requests
More than most birds kestrels are known for listening to the beat of their own personal drummer. So on Christmas morning I was flabbergasted when this male immediately filled my stated request when asked.
Immature Northern Harrier – A Serendipitous Takeoff
One of the fun things about takeoff shots is that a bird with little promise for interesting photos while it’s perched can instantly translate into exciting photos when it lifts off.
My First Barn Owl In Flight
An Indecisive Coyote With A Male Northern Shoveler As Prey
Chukar Calling In The Snow
A Chukar in snow has long been a favorite combination of mine. A calling pose seals the deal.
Coyote Pouncing On Prey In The Snow – A Series
Some Recent Avian Potpourri
Side Lit American Kestrel And The Capricious Gods Of Photography
I’d give my shutter finger and my last chocolate donut to be able to change one tiny thing about her takeoff shot.
Injured Red-tailed Hawk – A Small Triumph Over Adversity
Some Of My Favorite Photos From The Distant Past – Volume 2
Western Meadowlark Stretching Its Wings On A Mound Of Snow
Some folks think of meadowlarks strictly as spring and summer birds but around here they can also be snowbirds.
Red-tailed Hawk, Rough-legged Hawk, American Kestrels And Bald Eagles – Raptors Need Elevated Hunting Perches
For raptors in particular hunting and roosting perches are close to essential but these days they’re at a premium at Farmington Bay WMA. And the situation is rapidly deteriorating.
Adult Male Northern Harrier In Flight
Injured Red-tailed Hawk Coming In For A Landing
On those occasions when I see injured birds surviving and even thriving it makes my day.
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Male American Kestrel Taking Requests
More than most birds kestrels are known for listening to the beat of their own personal drummer. So on Christmas morning I was flabbergasted when this male immediately filled my stated request when asked.
Immature Northern Harrier – A Serendipitous Takeoff
One of the fun things about takeoff shots is that a bird with little promise for interesting photos while it’s perched can instantly translate into exciting photos when it lifts off.
My First Barn Owl In Flight
An Indecisive Coyote With A Male Northern Shoveler As Prey
Chukar Calling In The Snow
A Chukar in snow has long been a favorite combination of mine. A calling pose seals the deal.
Coyote Pouncing On Prey In The Snow – A Series
Some Recent Avian Potpourri
Side Lit American Kestrel And The Capricious Gods Of Photography
I’d give my shutter finger and my last chocolate donut to be able to change one tiny thing about her takeoff shot.
Injured Red-tailed Hawk – A Small Triumph Over Adversity
Some Of My Favorite Photos From The Distant Past – Volume 2
Western Meadowlark Stretching Its Wings On A Mound Of Snow
Some folks think of meadowlarks strictly as spring and summer birds but around here they can also be snowbirds.
Red-tailed Hawk, Rough-legged Hawk, American Kestrels And Bald Eagles – Raptors Need Elevated Hunting Perches
For raptors in particular hunting and roosting perches are close to essential but these days they’re at a premium at Farmington Bay WMA. And the situation is rapidly deteriorating.
Adult Male Northern Harrier In Flight
Injured Red-tailed Hawk Coming In For A Landing
On those occasions when I see injured birds surviving and even thriving it makes my day.