Cedar Waxwing Perched And Taking Off
Waxwing takeoff shots have been a goal of mine for some time and I finally succeeded two days ago in the Wasatch Mountains.
Tag: flight
Western Kingbird With Unusual Nesting Material
The Barn Swallow Version Of Deep Throat
An adult in flight feeding one of its fledglings. And let’s just say it’s being done enthusiastically by both participants.
Hovering Male Northern Harrier – Gray On Gray
This is one situation where I’ll allow one of my personal photographic ‘rules’ to be broken.
Juvenile Short-eared Owl – Perched, Taking Off And In Flight
I believe two of these images from yesterday may be among my personal best shots ever of a juvenile of this species taking off and in flight.
Golden Eagle Perched And In Flight
I don’t get many decent chances at Golden Eagles and there’s something in the last shot I’d like my viewers to see and appreciate.
Male Northern Harrier In Flight
Male Yellow Warbler With A “Bug” Taking Off
Not a great shot but for me the degree of difficulty makes it one I was happy to get. I’ve been trying for weeks to get a photo similar to this one, taken 6 days ago in the Wasatch Mountains.
Low Light Short-eared Owl In Flight With Prey
Probable Male Short-eared Owl In Flight
I saw a lot of Short-eared Owls yesterday morning but most of them were maddeningly uncooperative. This one was an exception.
Birds Were In A Nesting Frenzy In The Uinta Mountains Yesterday
Loggerhead Shrike With Prey And In Flight
Plus a surprising reacquisition of focus on the shrike by the 7D Mark II after it took off directly at me.
Western Meadowlark Perched And Taking Off
I love a quality takeoff shot so I’ll put up with a less than ideal perch before the bird launches.
Mockingbird Flight Display Photographed In Its Entirety…
…without skipping a beat. This was the first time I’ve been able to accomplish that long-time goal.
Red-tailed Hawk Carrying Food To His Mate At The Nest
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Western Kingbird With Unusual Nesting Material
The Barn Swallow Version Of Deep Throat
An adult in flight feeding one of its fledglings. And let’s just say it’s being done enthusiastically by both participants.
Hovering Male Northern Harrier – Gray On Gray
This is one situation where I’ll allow one of my personal photographic ‘rules’ to be broken.
Juvenile Short-eared Owl – Perched, Taking Off And In Flight
I believe two of these images from yesterday may be among my personal best shots ever of a juvenile of this species taking off and in flight.
Golden Eagle Perched And In Flight
I don’t get many decent chances at Golden Eagles and there’s something in the last shot I’d like my viewers to see and appreciate.
Male Northern Harrier In Flight
Male Yellow Warbler With A “Bug” Taking Off
Not a great shot but for me the degree of difficulty makes it one I was happy to get. I’ve been trying for weeks to get a photo similar to this one, taken 6 days ago in the Wasatch Mountains.
Low Light Short-eared Owl In Flight With Prey
Probable Male Short-eared Owl In Flight
I saw a lot of Short-eared Owls yesterday morning but most of them were maddeningly uncooperative. This one was an exception.
Birds Were In A Nesting Frenzy In The Uinta Mountains Yesterday
Loggerhead Shrike With Prey And In Flight
Plus a surprising reacquisition of focus on the shrike by the 7D Mark II after it took off directly at me.
Western Meadowlark Perched And Taking Off
I love a quality takeoff shot so I’ll put up with a less than ideal perch before the bird launches.
Mockingbird Flight Display Photographed In Its Entirety…
…without skipping a beat. This was the first time I’ve been able to accomplish that long-time goal.
