barbs – Feathered Photography

Why A Snoot-full Of Porcupine Quills Can Be A Serious Matter

“Don’t mess with Porky” was one of the early lessons I learned growing up on the Montana farm.

Not a good idea! Swallowing a channel catfish whole is almost like swallowing a pincushion with the sharp ends of the pins sticking out.

Have you ever wondered how this swallow acquired such an unusual name? Where did “rough-winged” come from?

Birds preen for very good reason.

I don’t often get a male kestrel to pose like this for me.

During one stretching session this bird performed a maneuver that I had never seen before – from any species.

Ok, curiosity finally dictated that I post some images of this duck. Does anyone know what’s going on here?