Spotted Towhee In A Weird Takeoff Posture
Or perhaps it was a threat posture. Or a combination of both. Either way I thought it was a little bizarre.
Category: Favorite Locations
Short-eared Owl – A Matter Of Breaking Another “Rule”
Plus another example proving beyond doubt that Utah state government has lost its collective mind!
Antelope Island Potpourri From Yesterday Morning
Including an American Goldfinch, a Red-winged Blackbird and a Prairie Falcon in flight.
Coyote Taking A Stroll Along The Beach
And speculation about the reason for an apparent recent decline in the Antelope Island coyote population.
Perhaps The Darkest Short-eared Owl I’ve Ever Photographed
And temporarily (at least) discarding one of my own “rules” about what I like and don’t like in my photographs.
A Snot And Spit-drinking Cowbird
For any who may be disturbed by the crassness of my title you have my permission to substitute mucus and saliva for the offending two words…
Red-winged Blackbird Trying To Get At Those Pesky Sunflower Seeds
The seeds were still on the wild plants and they weren’t easy to reach which resulted in some fun photos.
The “Hover Pounce” Hunting Technique Of Northern Harriers
Northern Harrier Beginning A Banking Turn
Decent harrier photos are hard for me to come by this time of year so yesterday at Farmington Bay WMA I was pleasantly surprised when this one flew in fairly close.
A Hawk, A Meadowlark And A Kingfisher Engulfed In The Golds Of Fall
The golds of fall come in many tones and shapes, just like the birds I often find surrounded by them.
A Couple Of Recent And Unusual Bird Species For Me
Juvenile White-crowned Sparrow Falling Off Its Perch
I don’t know if this bird was clumsy because it was a juvenile, clumsy by nature or this was an isolated event.
Here’s Why This Species Used To Be Called The Red-shafted Flicker
I rarely get photos that actually show these red shafts because they usually can’t be seen when the bird is perched and I seldom get photos of flickers in flight.
The Interesting Feeding Technique Of The Wilson’s Snipe
An Unexpected Topside View Of A White-crowned Sparrow At Takeoff
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Short-eared Owl – A Matter Of Breaking Another “Rule”
Plus another example proving beyond doubt that Utah state government has lost its collective mind!
Antelope Island Potpourri From Yesterday Morning
Including an American Goldfinch, a Red-winged Blackbird and a Prairie Falcon in flight.
Coyote Taking A Stroll Along The Beach
And speculation about the reason for an apparent recent decline in the Antelope Island coyote population.
Perhaps The Darkest Short-eared Owl I’ve Ever Photographed
And temporarily (at least) discarding one of my own “rules” about what I like and don’t like in my photographs.
A Snot And Spit-drinking Cowbird
For any who may be disturbed by the crassness of my title you have my permission to substitute mucus and saliva for the offending two words…
Red-winged Blackbird Trying To Get At Those Pesky Sunflower Seeds
The seeds were still on the wild plants and they weren’t easy to reach which resulted in some fun photos.
The “Hover Pounce” Hunting Technique Of Northern Harriers
Northern Harrier Beginning A Banking Turn
Decent harrier photos are hard for me to come by this time of year so yesterday at Farmington Bay WMA I was pleasantly surprised when this one flew in fairly close.
A Hawk, A Meadowlark And A Kingfisher Engulfed In The Golds Of Fall
The golds of fall come in many tones and shapes, just like the birds I often find surrounded by them.
A Couple Of Recent And Unusual Bird Species For Me
Juvenile White-crowned Sparrow Falling Off Its Perch
I don’t know if this bird was clumsy because it was a juvenile, clumsy by nature or this was an isolated event.
Here’s Why This Species Used To Be Called The Red-shafted Flicker
I rarely get photos that actually show these red shafts because they usually can’t be seen when the bird is perched and I seldom get photos of flickers in flight.
