Favorite Locations – Page 41 – Feathered Photography

Western Meadowlark Singing In Early Spring

And the problem with common names.

In Tribute To The Humble Horned Lark

The only member of the lark family that is native to the Americas.

Black-billed Magpie – The Ultimate Photobomber

If you’re using a DSLR camera you aren’t photographing what you’re seeing through the viewfinder. Two days ago that phenomenon was responsible for me photographing a magpie that I had no clue I’d photographed.

Bear River Tundra Swan Soon After Takeoff

Consecutive images in a burst with rather dramatic differences in backgrounds.

Male Red-Winged Blackbirds Are Singing On Territory Again

But it’ll be a while before I join in the chorus. Or even talk much.

A Crow’s Revenge?

Or perhaps it was a combination of revenge, anger and frustration. Or something else but I doubt it was simply play.

Great Blue Heron In Flight With A Background I Like

Sometimes the background and/or setting in my photos appeals to me as much or even more than the bird.

Tweaks And Adjustments To My New Blog Theme…

and saying goodbye to a feature many of us will miss.

Monochrome Song Sparrow

Feathered Photography is changing. It had to happen and I almost waited too long.

Golden Eagle Sideways Takeoff And Flight Series

Three days ago I had my most exciting encounter ever with a Golden Eagle along the approach road to Bear River MBR.

Gray Ghost Struggling And Failing To Regain His Balance

Staying balanced on a small perch can be a challenge, even for a bird known for its agility like the Northern Harrier.

Golden Eagle In A Sideways Takeoff Yesterday In Box Elder County

In yesterday’s post I bellyached about Golden Eagles being one of my most difficult and uncooperative subjects. Methinks I should complain more often.