Tag: utah
Cliff Swallows – A Surprise Attack And An Epic Fight In The Mud
When Cliff Swallows are gathering mud for their nests a peaceful and constructive activity can turn into mayhem in a nanosecond.
Yellow Warbler And MacGillivray’s Warblers In The Mountains Yesterday Morning
I was particularly excited about the MacGillivray’s Warblers, a bird Cornell’s Birds of the World calls “a highly sought after trophy species by birdwatchers.”
Male Green-tailed Towhee Posing And Singing
A bird notorious for its secretive nature becomes conspicuous while singing on territory during the breeding season.
American White Pelican – A Question Of Behavior
I’ve been perplexed and curious about something I watched this pelican do for over six years now. But the purpose I tentatively propose for the behavior I documented in these photos seems more than a little far fetched so I’ve never brought it up. Until now.
Cliff Swallow Taking Off With A Mud Load For The Nest
Belted Kingfisher – A Diving Takeoff
Red-tailed Hawk Takeoff And Landing Series
Yesterday morning I decided to renew my acquaintance with the pair of nesting Red-tailed Hawks I’ve been following for weeks now.
Spotted Sandpiper Double-take
Trouble Looms For Utah’s American White Pelicans
Update On ‘Eagle Power’ And The Decorah Eaglets
Two days ago I posted a mini-review of the new NOVA documentary on PBS entitled “Eagle Power”. A reader has provided additional and relevant information on the black fly incident that was very nearly lethal to the Decorah eaglets that played a pivotal role in the documentary.
Short-eared Owl On A Natural (and photogenic) Perch
For me a completely natural photo of a Short-eared Owl on an elevated perch is unusual, bordering on rare.
Hummingbird Takeoff Shots – A Progress Report
Some goals just aren’t worth pursuing and hummingbird takeoff shots may be one of them.
Gray Catbird In A Goofy Posture – Just For Fun
A Short-eared Owl, A Vole And The Coup De Grâce
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Cliff Swallows – A Surprise Attack And An Epic Fight In The Mud
When Cliff Swallows are gathering mud for their nests a peaceful and constructive activity can turn into mayhem in a nanosecond.
Yellow Warbler And MacGillivray’s Warblers In The Mountains Yesterday Morning
I was particularly excited about the MacGillivray’s Warblers, a bird Cornell’s Birds of the World calls “a highly sought after trophy species by birdwatchers.”
Male Green-tailed Towhee Posing And Singing
A bird notorious for its secretive nature becomes conspicuous while singing on territory during the breeding season.
American White Pelican – A Question Of Behavior
I’ve been perplexed and curious about something I watched this pelican do for over six years now. But the purpose I tentatively propose for the behavior I documented in these photos seems more than a little far fetched so I’ve never brought it up. Until now.
Cliff Swallow Taking Off With A Mud Load For The Nest
Belted Kingfisher – A Diving Takeoff
Red-tailed Hawk Takeoff And Landing Series
Yesterday morning I decided to renew my acquaintance with the pair of nesting Red-tailed Hawks I’ve been following for weeks now.
Spotted Sandpiper Double-take
Trouble Looms For Utah’s American White Pelicans
Update On ‘Eagle Power’ And The Decorah Eaglets
Two days ago I posted a mini-review of the new NOVA documentary on PBS entitled “Eagle Power”. A reader has provided additional and relevant information on the black fly incident that was very nearly lethal to the Decorah eaglets that played a pivotal role in the documentary.
Short-eared Owl On A Natural (and photogenic) Perch
For me a completely natural photo of a Short-eared Owl on an elevated perch is unusual, bordering on rare.
Hummingbird Takeoff Shots – A Progress Report
Some goals just aren’t worth pursuing and hummingbird takeoff shots may be one of them.
