Male Lazuli Bunting Leaning Into Takeoff
A shooting angle that provides an unusually good look at the brilliant turquoise blues of the male Lazuli Bunting in breeding plumage.
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Lazuli Buntings And More Mink Sightings From Yesterday Morning
Cedar Waxwing – Another Mysterious Behavior
Recently I’ve been posting a few photos documenting bird behaviors I don’t understand. Earlier this week it happened again, this time with Cedar Waxwings.
Yellow Warbler – Because I Like The Pose
A Strange And Completely Unexpected Kingfisher Behavior
Over the years I’ve spent countless hours watching kingfishers through my lens but until a few days ago I’d never seen this.
Western Tanager
Gray Catbird Interaction
Sopping Wet And Preening Yellow Warbler
Two Kingfishers In Flight From Yesterday Morning
The first flight sequence was anticipated and planned for but getting the second kingfisher in flight was nothing but reflexes and pure dumb luck.
My First Mink In Over Twelve Years
House Wren – Sometimes Simple (and short) Is Best
Especially when so many of my recent posts have been long ones with many photos and lots of text to read.
The Oversexed And Highly Aggressive Spotted Sandpiper
While watching the sexual and pugnacious antics of these sandpipers I described the situation as a “sex circus” to my shooting companion. Not far from the truth if you ask me.
Have You Ever Seen The Preen Gland (oil gland) Of A Yellow Warbler?
Willow Flycatcher And Nictitating Membranes
Yesterday’s Surprise Osprey
A surprise because it was fishing a small meandering stream instead of one of several nearby large bodies of water.
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Lazuli Buntings And More Mink Sightings From Yesterday Morning
Cedar Waxwing – Another Mysterious Behavior
Recently I’ve been posting a few photos documenting bird behaviors I don’t understand. Earlier this week it happened again, this time with Cedar Waxwings.
Yellow Warbler – Because I Like The Pose
A Strange And Completely Unexpected Kingfisher Behavior
Over the years I’ve spent countless hours watching kingfishers through my lens but until a few days ago I’d never seen this.
Western Tanager
Gray Catbird Interaction
Sopping Wet And Preening Yellow Warbler
Two Kingfishers In Flight From Yesterday Morning
The first flight sequence was anticipated and planned for but getting the second kingfisher in flight was nothing but reflexes and pure dumb luck.
My First Mink In Over Twelve Years
House Wren – Sometimes Simple (and short) Is Best
Especially when so many of my recent posts have been long ones with many photos and lots of text to read.
The Oversexed And Highly Aggressive Spotted Sandpiper
While watching the sexual and pugnacious antics of these sandpipers I described the situation as a “sex circus” to my shooting companion. Not far from the truth if you ask me.
Have You Ever Seen The Preen Gland (oil gland) Of A Yellow Warbler?
Willow Flycatcher And Nictitating Membranes
Yesterday’s Surprise Osprey
A surprise because it was fishing a small meandering stream instead of one of several nearby large bodies of water.