Wings Over People: My Love for Bird Photography
This could also be titled "Why I prefer to bird photography over people photography" and I will explain why this morning.
Before and After Bird Photography Took Over My Life
Before and After Bird Photography Took Over My Life - Not sorry for the changes at all. Loving my wild self and life.
Photographing Birds During Social Distancing Plus Earthquake Aftershocks
In the event that our governor does force us into a total lock down I have enough images that I haven't shared here on my blog that I could post everyday for a year and still not run out of photos.
Perched Broad-tailed Hummingbird Male
It won't be long before I hear the buzzing wings, chips and chitters of Broad-tailed Hummingbirds in the mountains of northern Utah and I am very much looking forward to their return.
Celebrating Twenty-five Hundred Posts at On The Wing Photography
Today I am celebrating my 2500th post here at On The Wing Photography! I've been sharing my photography and the stories behind the images since 2010 here on my site and what a ride it has been.
My Year of Bird Photography in 2017
I love what I do, I love my subjects and it doesn't matter if I find them close to home or further away. I am blessed. 2017 has been wonderful and I am excited for what 2018 may bring.
Light Morph Swainson’s Hawk with Different Backgrounds and Distances
I always try to pay attention to what is going on in the background of my photos because by changing distance or angles the same bird, like this Swainson's Hawk, can look very different in my images.
Pair of Red-tailed Hawks Mating – A Wild 34 Seconds
What I didn't expect yesterday was that I would be able to photograph the Red-tailed Hawks mating on the lichen-covered outcropping but that is what happened
Fishing American White Pelican at Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge
This American White Pelican image was taken in July near the auto tour loop at Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge and I like how it shows the pelican fishing for food.
Trumpeter Swan Cygnets On Elk Lake
I am totally enamored by Trumpeter Swans, they are not only graceful and beautiful but the adults seem like such caring parents and keep an ever watchful eye on their young.
A bathing Dunlin at Fort De Soto County Park
This is a simple image of a bathing Dunlin from May of 2009 taken at Fort De Soto County Park that brings back wonderful memories for me.
Juvenile Swainson’s Hawk on a bale of hay
I created this juvenile Swainson's Hawk image two days ago before the sun rose over the mountains and I liked how it turned out despite the low light.
Black-necked Stilt And My Concerns About The Future Of The Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge
If the Bear River is dammed upstream I have to wonder if we will see history repeating itself but made even worse by climate change, reduced snow pack and rising temperatures and how that will impact the refuge.
Great Horned Owl in Box Elder County
I was in far northern Utah yesterday and saw the hawks I expected to see but finding this Great Horned Owl was a bit of a surprise since I wasn't looking for Great Horned Owls.
Western Kingbirds – Juveniles Begging To Be Fed
So even though I didn't come home with many Burrowing Owls images yesterday these Western Kingbird images more than made up for it!
It is tough being a bird photographer when it comes to Burrowing Owls
You might wonder why I think it is tough being a bird photographer when it comes to Burrowing Owls.
Juvenile Burrowing Owls Do Change Their Spots
Leopards don't change their spots but juvenile Burrowing Owls do change their spots on their chests as they mature.
Young Sage Thrasher Hiding in Sage
There are loads of young Sage Thrashers on Antelope Island at the moment so it seems their first broods were fairly successful.
Sibling Burrowing Owls
Yesterday while wandering around in northern Utah I spotted an adult and then 5 sibling Burrowing Owls also showed up to perch on an old fence line.
A Wet and Bedraggled Swainson’s Hawk
It was rainy yesterday evening in southwestern Montana and eastern Idaho but that didn't stop me from getting this image of a wet and bedraggled Swainson's Hawk in the Centennial Valley.
Willow Flycatcher on Antelope Island
Early last week while photographing Western Kingbirds I also had the opportunity to photograph a Willow Flycatcher that was hanging around the same area on Antelope Island State Park.
Western Kingbirds On The Wing
I had fun photographing Western Kingbirds again yesterday on Antelope Island State Park and hours later I was still hearing their calls in my mind.
First year male Bullock’s Oriole
Earlier this week while photographing Western Kingbirds I also had opportunities to photograph a first year male Bullock's Oriole on Antelope Island State Park.
Western Kingbirds in All Kinds of Light
By the third or fourth visit to the area where the Western Kingbirds were located the sun was shining and the light was great. I felt like singing along with the kingbird to celebrate the clearing sky.
Barred Owl at Lettuce Lake Park and a Precautionary Tale
We could have spent more time with this Barred Owl and it may have eventually moved to a better location for us to get photos but because of one person ticking off the owl we didn't get that chance.
Happy Birthday Mom!
My Mom loves birds, flowers and nature and she is a big part of why I do too.
Preening Great Blue Heron
I picked this Great Blue Heron image to post today because when I took the photo it was bright and sunny.
Preening Cliff Swallow and a short video of the flock
The Cliff Swallows at Bear River National Wildlife Refuge are busy catching bugs and building nests but they do take time out to preen and fluff like this one did yesterday.
Long-billed Curlew Wing Lift in Motion
I had some fun with this Long-billed Curlew yesterday after the clouds thinned and the sunshine fell consistently on Antelope Island State Park.
Happy Mother’s Day 2015
For every Mom everywhere