utah – Page 79 – Feathered Photography

Short-eared Owl In Flight With Prey Being Chased By Another Owl

A double dose of serendipity with the two related events being separated from each other by eight years. To the day.

Fluffed Up Cedar Waxwing

Even a halfhearted rouse can drastically change the appearance of a bird.

Broad-tailed Hummingbird Taking Off In Pursuit Of A Rival

This was another instance where I didn’t know what I’d photographed until I reviewed my images at home. That happens often with hummingbirds because they’re so incredibly fast.

Willow Flycatcher In Contrasting Poses

One of these photos is probably my favorite of the species so far.

Some Seasonal Plumage Changes In Male Cinnamon Teals

Yesterday morning at Bear River MBR I encountered a male Cinnamon Teal that had me a little confused at first.

Horned Lark Being Blown Off His Perch

In my portfolio this is a unique image.

Willow Flycatcher Lookin’ Pretty

A handsome bird in a pretty setting. At least I think so.

House Wren Harrassed By A Hummingbird And Throwing A Pellet

I’ve photographed a variety of songbirds, wading birds and raptors throwing pellets but yesterday was the first time I’ve been able to document a wren of any species exhibiting the behavior.

Yellow Warbler Up Close

Typically I’m not fond of shadows falling onto birds in my photos but I’m rethinking this one.

Green-tailed Towhee In A Flowery Setting

This is about as close as I’ve ever been to this highly secretive species.

Stretching Broad-tailed Hummingbird

This little guy gave me quite a few interesting stretching poses at different angles.

Landing Broad-tailed Hummingbird

Photographing hummingbirds during the landing process is more difficult than one might think so of course I missed the shots of the most incredible landing I’ve ever seen, from any bird of any species.