antelope island – Page 12 – Feathered Photography

American Kestrel Puffed Up And Snuggled Down On Rabbitbrush

I wish birds would perch on rabbitbrush more often.

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

The shooting conditions weren’t good but the action made up for it.

Loggerhead Shrike In Flight

I’m hoping my favorite photo of a Loggerhead Shrike in flight will provide readers with a brief respite from the stresses of the election.

Hummingbird In Flight In A Field Of Pink

I believe it’s a female Black-chinned Hummingbird but I can’t be sure of the species.

Immature Western Tanager After A Dainty Bath

Plus a local man has died after likely being gored by a bison on Antelope Island.

Coyote With Raised Hackles

I can only guess what caused this coyote to bristle like it did but something ‘out there’ certainly got its attention as a potential threat or rival.

Antelope Island Burrowing Owls Ten Years Ago Today

Those were the days my friend.

Prairie Falcon Struggling With Large Prey

A Northern Shoveler is unusually large prey for a Prairie Falcon but this young female pulled off the kill in spectacular fashion.

The Antelope Island Brine Fly Feeding Frenzy Is In Full Swing

An annual insectivorous smorgasbord laid out for birds and other critters.

Rufous Hummingbirds

Rufous Hummingbirds are known as “extremist” hummingbirds for a bunch of reasons.

What Happened To The Chukars On Antelope Island?

For several years I’ve wanted to know what caused the Chukar population on Antelope Island to crash. Recently State Park Assistant Manager Wendy Wilson provided some answers.

A Morning In The Life Of A Bird Photographer

I just never know what I’ll find, or find out, during a morning of attempted bird photography. Yesterday provided ample evidence of that.

Black-chinned Hummingbird – Sharpness Matters, Especially When Cropping

For today’s post one thing led to another. And another. And another…

Lark Sparrow Struggling With Cumbersome Nesting Material

Perhaps the epitome of “biting off more than you can chew.”

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