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Red-tailed Hawk – A Two Stage Delivery To The Nest
A Chukar Grazing Enthusiastically On Grass
Chukars actually eat and digest grass. When you think about it that’s a pretty neat trick.
Male Long-billed Curlew Attempting To Mount A Female
A Close-up Look At The Endearing Face Of A Wild Short-eared Owl
Being this close to a wild owl inspired in me a feeling of deep and solemn respect.
A Short-eared Owl Intent On Prey
The intensity of the focus of Short-eared Owls on prey seems to be amplified by their large, brightly colored eyes.
Rustic Scenes Of A Short-eared Owl In Cool Light
Generally I prefer warm light on my subjects but you don’t have that option when it’s cloudy and occasionally I like the results anyway.
A Few Recent Birds and Field Observations
Today’s post is a mixed bag of recent birds I’ve photographed and some observations (with photos) from the field.
A Short-eared Owl Hunting Technique
Short-eared Owls hunt primarily on the wing, typically as they fly low over the ground in a manner reminiscent of Northern Harriers.
Turkey Vulture In Spread-wing Postures
Northern Harrier – Cropped and Uncropped, By Request
My First Mountain Bluebird Of The Year
I’ve been trying to get close to Mountain Bluebirds here in Wayne County for three days now without a lick of success. But yesterday I tried a different tack and found a single cooperative bird.
The Red-tailed Hawks Are Back At The Nest
I’ve been watching a Red-tailed Hawk nest in remote Tooele County for about five years now.
Pied-billed Grebe – The Wing-flap That Wouldn’t Quit
Red-tailed Hawk – Do My Photos Sometimes Misrepresent Reality?
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Red-tailed Hawk – A Two Stage Delivery To The Nest
A Chukar Grazing Enthusiastically On Grass
Chukars actually eat and digest grass. When you think about it that’s a pretty neat trick.
Male Long-billed Curlew Attempting To Mount A Female
A Close-up Look At The Endearing Face Of A Wild Short-eared Owl
Being this close to a wild owl inspired in me a feeling of deep and solemn respect.
A Short-eared Owl Intent On Prey
The intensity of the focus of Short-eared Owls on prey seems to be amplified by their large, brightly colored eyes.
Rustic Scenes Of A Short-eared Owl In Cool Light
Generally I prefer warm light on my subjects but you don’t have that option when it’s cloudy and occasionally I like the results anyway.
A Few Recent Birds and Field Observations
Today’s post is a mixed bag of recent birds I’ve photographed and some observations (with photos) from the field.
A Short-eared Owl Hunting Technique
Short-eared Owls hunt primarily on the wing, typically as they fly low over the ground in a manner reminiscent of Northern Harriers.
Turkey Vulture In Spread-wing Postures
Northern Harrier – Cropped and Uncropped, By Request
My First Mountain Bluebird Of The Year
I’ve been trying to get close to Mountain Bluebirds here in Wayne County for three days now without a lick of success. But yesterday I tried a different tack and found a single cooperative bird.
The Red-tailed Hawks Are Back At The Nest
I’ve been watching a Red-tailed Hawk nest in remote Tooele County for about five years now.
