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Yellow Warbler – A Snack And Then A Vertical Takeoff
Yesterday morning I spent some time in the mountains looking mostly for songbirds. The focus limiter on my lens and I had a couple of disagreements which I inevitably lost so I botched several of my most promising photo ops but I thought this encounter with a Yellow Warbler turned out to be a fun and interesting one.
Yellow-rumped Warbler Jumping Straight Up
Where there’s a will there’s a way, especially if you’re hungry, and even when there’s a significant obstacle to negotiate.
A Contemplative Bluebird
It isn’t Rodin’s The Thinker but it still makes me wonder what birds might think about.
A Hummingbird First For Me
Yesterday morning I learned something about hummingbirds. Maybe I’ll start trying to get hummingbird takeoff shots again. It’s been a while.
Short-eared Owl Fledgling And Light Quality
Black-chinned Hummingbird – Sharpness Matters, Especially When Cropping
Mountain Bluebirds At And Near Their Nest Cavity
A more comprehensive look at the Mountain Blubird pair near their nest cavity in the mountains.
Male Mountain Bluebird And His Mate, sorta…
I don’t see a photo like this one every day and I look at an enormous number of bird photographs.
Burrowing Owl Showing Evidence Of The Origin Of Their Common Name
If you’re going to dig or maintain a burrow in spring you’re very likely to end up looking a little like a kid who’s been playing in the mud.
Mountain Bluebirds At A Natural Nest Cavity
I look for Mountain Bluebirds nesting in natural cavities every spring but rarely find them. Yesterday I finally did but the shooting was tough.
Uinta Ground Squirrel Eating A Squirming Earthworm
Song Sparrow Downward Takeoff
Red-tailed Hawk Flying Along A Cliff Edge
Sage Grouse Displaying On A Lek Versus Random Encounters Elsewhere
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Yellow Warbler – A Snack And Then A Vertical Takeoff
Yesterday morning I spent some time in the mountains looking mostly for songbirds. The focus limiter on my lens and I had a couple of disagreements which I inevitably lost so I botched several of my most promising photo ops but I thought this encounter with a Yellow Warbler turned out to be a fun and interesting one.
Yellow-rumped Warbler Jumping Straight Up
Where there’s a will there’s a way, especially if you’re hungry, and even when there’s a significant obstacle to negotiate.
A Contemplative Bluebird
It isn’t Rodin’s The Thinker but it still makes me wonder what birds might think about.
A Hummingbird First For Me
Yesterday morning I learned something about hummingbirds. Maybe I’ll start trying to get hummingbird takeoff shots again. It’s been a while.
Short-eared Owl Fledgling And Light Quality
Black-chinned Hummingbird – Sharpness Matters, Especially When Cropping
Mountain Bluebirds At And Near Their Nest Cavity
A more comprehensive look at the Mountain Blubird pair near their nest cavity in the mountains.
Male Mountain Bluebird And His Mate, sorta…
I don’t see a photo like this one every day and I look at an enormous number of bird photographs.
Burrowing Owl Showing Evidence Of The Origin Of Their Common Name
If you’re going to dig or maintain a burrow in spring you’re very likely to end up looking a little like a kid who’s been playing in the mud.
Mountain Bluebirds At A Natural Nest Cavity
I look for Mountain Bluebirds nesting in natural cavities every spring but rarely find them. Yesterday I finally did but the shooting was tough.
