Spotlit Tundra Swan In Flight (2 photos + a ‘bonus’ image)
Some folks don’t get very excited about Tundra Swans. I do, they’re damned impressive and elegant creatures.
Tag: bear river migratory bird refuge
Bear River Tundra Swan About To Land On Water
American Pipits In A Fire Scar
A Gorgeous Dark Red Red-tailed Hawk Takeoff Series
Plus my first Rough-legged Hawks of the season and a report on the drastic changes at Bear River MBR.
Snowy Egret Vertical Takeoff From Ten Years Ago Today
As I occasionally do I went archive-diving last night and ran across a series of Snowy Egret photos I like that I’ve never posted on Feathered Photography. Some of my inexperience in those days may show in the images but I still enjoy them and of course the reminiscing.
Western Grebes – Familial Bliss?
This apparent contentment of parent and offspring just struck me, though when I think about it I know it’s just a temporary illusion.
Feeding Time For A Barn Swallow Fledgling
Western Grebe Trying To Kill And Swallow A Channel Catfish
Not a good idea! Swallowing a channel catfish whole is almost like swallowing a pincushion with the sharp ends of the pins sticking out.
Western Grebe With Chick Hitchhikers Being ‘Cute’
Eastern Kingbird Weirdness
Plus a lifer for me – a Snowy Plover at Bear River MBR yesterday. And an update on Dr. Talamy’s “What Do Birds Eat?” project.
Western Grebes – No Room On The Boat
Western Grebe chicks are both adorable and annoying, probably for their parents and I’m sure for me.
A Potpourri Of Recent Birds And Critters
It’s been a while since I published a potpourri post so I figured it was about time. Each of the following 8 images was taken over the last 8 days in places like Bear River MBR, Antelope Island, Farmington Bay WMA or other favorite haunts of mine in northern Utah.
American White Pelican – A Takeoff Twice Aborted
American Avocets At Bear River MBR Yesterday Morning
Western Grebes – The Whole Fam Damily
On only one occasion have I been able to include an entire family of 5 or more Western Grebes in the same tight photos.
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Bear River Tundra Swan About To Land On Water
American Pipits In A Fire Scar
A Gorgeous Dark Red Red-tailed Hawk Takeoff Series
Plus my first Rough-legged Hawks of the season and a report on the drastic changes at Bear River MBR.
Snowy Egret Vertical Takeoff From Ten Years Ago Today
As I occasionally do I went archive-diving last night and ran across a series of Snowy Egret photos I like that I’ve never posted on Feathered Photography. Some of my inexperience in those days may show in the images but I still enjoy them and of course the reminiscing.
Western Grebes – Familial Bliss?
This apparent contentment of parent and offspring just struck me, though when I think about it I know it’s just a temporary illusion.
Feeding Time For A Barn Swallow Fledgling
Western Grebe Trying To Kill And Swallow A Channel Catfish
Not a good idea! Swallowing a channel catfish whole is almost like swallowing a pincushion with the sharp ends of the pins sticking out.
Western Grebe With Chick Hitchhikers Being ‘Cute’
Eastern Kingbird Weirdness
Plus a lifer for me – a Snowy Plover at Bear River MBR yesterday. And an update on Dr. Talamy’s “What Do Birds Eat?” project.
Western Grebes – No Room On The Boat
Western Grebe chicks are both adorable and annoying, probably for their parents and I’m sure for me.
A Potpourri Of Recent Birds And Critters
It’s been a while since I published a potpourri post so I figured it was about time. Each of the following 8 images was taken over the last 8 days in places like Bear River MBR, Antelope Island, Farmington Bay WMA or other favorite haunts of mine in northern Utah.
American White Pelican – A Takeoff Twice Aborted
American Avocets At Bear River MBR Yesterday Morning
Western Grebes – The Whole Fam Damily
On only one occasion have I been able to include an entire family of 5 or more Western Grebes in the same tight photos.