Tag: ethics
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.
Yesterday’s Red-tailed Hawk
Plus… Is backyard bird feeding comparable to the unethical and often illegal practice of baiting raptors? Yesterday’s post caused at least some confusion on that subject so I’d like to set the record straight.
Black-headed Grosbeak In Flight
Sometimes a dreadfully inadequate photo can be a treasure as inspiration. For me this image fits that description but prepare yourself, it’s a mess.
Eating Crow
The final update on my stolen magpie image. My title may make it appear like I’m gloating about this outcome or rubbing their noses in it. Far from it. But I want to strongly make the point that our actions have consequences.
A Partial Restoration Of My Faith In Humanity
The moral and ethical behavior of my own species often appalls me but a very recent event has reminded me that I shouldn’t color with a brush too broad.
Back-brooding Clark’s Grebe With A Chick About To Abandon Ship
With their eyes completely surrounded by white and an orange bill I think Clark’s Grebes have a slightly more elegant appearance than the nearly identical Western Grebe. But I love spending time with both species, especially when they’re back brooding chicks.
The Magpie Image That Broke My Heart Yesterday
A photo like this one inspires me because it shows me what’s possible but that doesn’t take the pain away when I screw it up.
Rough-legged Hawk In Flight With Prey
A Clumsy Male American Kestrel
A Kingfisher And A Jerk
I encounter a lot of very nice people through my bird photography but I meet my share of stinkers too.
Northern Harriers Fighting And Hunting (+ a photo contest I endorse)
Fighting Northern Harriers (plus a rant about baiting raptors)
There’s more negative fallout caused by baiting raptors than many are aware of and some of it affects our fellow photographers who don’t bait and never have. I’ve been stewing about this for a while now so I finally had to get it off my chest.
Red-naped Sapsuckers At The Nest Cavity
This is one of those situations that tempts unscrupulous photographers into unethical behaviors.
Black-headed Grosbeak (and one of my photographic mantras reinforced)
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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.
Yesterday’s Red-tailed Hawk
Plus… Is backyard bird feeding comparable to the unethical and often illegal practice of baiting raptors? Yesterday’s post caused at least some confusion on that subject so I’d like to set the record straight.
Black-headed Grosbeak In Flight
Sometimes a dreadfully inadequate photo can be a treasure as inspiration. For me this image fits that description but prepare yourself, it’s a mess.
Eating Crow
The final update on my stolen magpie image. My title may make it appear like I’m gloating about this outcome or rubbing their noses in it. Far from it. But I want to strongly make the point that our actions have consequences.
A Partial Restoration Of My Faith In Humanity
The moral and ethical behavior of my own species often appalls me but a very recent event has reminded me that I shouldn’t color with a brush too broad.
Back-brooding Clark’s Grebe With A Chick About To Abandon Ship
With their eyes completely surrounded by white and an orange bill I think Clark’s Grebes have a slightly more elegant appearance than the nearly identical Western Grebe. But I love spending time with both species, especially when they’re back brooding chicks.
The Magpie Image That Broke My Heart Yesterday
A photo like this one inspires me because it shows me what’s possible but that doesn’t take the pain away when I screw it up.
Rough-legged Hawk In Flight With Prey
A Clumsy Male American Kestrel
A Kingfisher And A Jerk
I encounter a lot of very nice people through my bird photography but I meet my share of stinkers too.
Northern Harriers Fighting And Hunting (+ a photo contest I endorse)
Fighting Northern Harriers (plus a rant about baiting raptors)
There’s more negative fallout caused by baiting raptors than many are aware of and some of it affects our fellow photographers who don’t bait and never have. I’ve been stewing about this for a while now so I finally had to get it off my chest.
Red-naped Sapsuckers At The Nest Cavity
This is one of those situations that tempts unscrupulous photographers into unethical behaviors.
