I got this harrier series two days ago on the same morning I photographed the American Kestrel vs. Merlin fight. I also photographed two other kestrels and a Red-tailed Hawk that morning so it was a good day for raptor photography.
The last Swainson’s Hawk I photographed this year turned out to be more interesting than I initially thought it was.
There’s just something about direct eye contact from the largest and most powerful hawk in North America. Ferruginous Hawks are thought of as wannabe Golden Eagles for very good reason.
I almost never stop my pickup for hawks on utility poles but yesterday morning I stopped for this one thinking it might be a Harlan’s Red-tailed Hawk.
I’m hoping my favorite photo of a Loggerhead Shrike in flight will provide readers with a brief respite from the stresses of the election.
Plus a huge coincidence related to my daughter Shannon’s accident and resulting brain injury.
Loons have a special place in my heart but until today I’ve never posted a photo of one to Feathered Photography.
Birds are smart and capable of learning. They find what works, especially when food is involved.
