red rock lakes national wildlife refuge – Page 5

Why I Camp Where I Do At Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge

I spend a lot of time camping in my trailer and as a bird photographer my choice of a camping spot is an important one for me.

American Kestrels As Reptile Hunters

Tiny kestrels preying on lizards and snakes? It does happen.

Young Coot Giving Its Huge Foot A Pedicure

It must be awkward at times to have feet large enough to wrap several times around your own head.

Gray Partridges – An Unusual Find For The Centennial Valley

In approximately 25 trips to the Centennial Valley in the past six years I’d never seen Gray Partridges but I found these two birds there two days ago near Lima Reservoir.

Sandhill Crane And Wildflowers In Wilderness

Photographs of wildlife in wilderness have special meaning for me. If I’m aware that an image was taken in a truly wild setting it changes the context in a positive way.

Mountain Bluebird Youngster – Awkward And Vulnerable

It’s the time of year for chicks and fledglings at Montana’s Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge.

Short-eared Owl Replay

This shot is near the top of my short-list of favorite images.

Male Short-eared Owl – A Creature Of Habit

This male Short-eared Owl was as set in his ways as I am and that’s saying something.

Prairie Falcon Hunting Grasshoppers In A Storm

Grasshoppers are not typical prey for Prairie Falcons. Studies indicate that the main foods taken are other birds (Horned Larks and meadowlarks are favorites), small mammals and lizards but in a pinch they do consume flying insects, including grasshoppers. This bird was intent on doing just that.