takeoff – Page 3 – Feathered Photography

Northern Shoveler Drake Taking Off

Shades of yesterday’s Cinnamon Teal post but this time you get a different species and a curve ball. (3 versions of the same photo)

Drake Cinnamon Teal In Flight Soon After Takeoff – A Series

Yesterday was a good day for Cinnamon Teals at Bear River MBR. (3 photos)

Male And Female Red-tailed Hawks Taking Off From Their Nest

Nine days ago I spent some time (at a respectful distance) with a mated pair of Red-tailed Hawks as they were refurbishing their nest. (2 photos)

Wild Turkey Taking Off From An Elevated Perch

Earlier this week I posted a photo of a Wild Turkey taking off vertically. Today we go horizontal.

Red-tailed Hawk Pre-takeoff Regimen, Including A Poop To Be Proud Of

I’ve mentioned before that larger buteos often signal imminent takeoff with one or more of four behaviors. This bird gave me three of the four so I’d have had to be asleep to have missed the takeoff. (5 photos)

Belted Kingfisher Diving Past A Tangle Of Branches

I can thank the Canon R5 for this shot. I’ll explain why. (2 images)

Wild Turkey – A Running Takeoff, Then Flight And Landing

First time I’ve photographed the entire process from takeoff to landing with a Wild Turkey. (7 photos)

Adult Red-tailed Hawk Taking Off In Warm Light

Yesterday I finally got out on another bona fide bird photography trip. It had been a long while so it really felt good, despite having an unexpected and hair-raising adventure near the end of my trip. (2 photos)