Sandhill Cranes On Spring Migration
I spent a few minutes photographing Sandhill Cranes twice yesterday, once not long after sunrise and then later in the morning.
Adult American Coot Bathing
Three days ago I photographed this adult American Coot bathing on a sunny afternoon at a pond close to where I live in Salt Lake City.
Which Bird Do These Feet Belong To?
What we can see are greenish, lobed feet and a dark, rounded body. With just those two identification features can you guess which bird these feet belong to?
Sandhill Cranes In Flight During Spring Migration
The last couple of times I have gone to Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge and further north of there I have been so happy to hear and see, even if from a long distance, the return of our Sandhill Cranes.
Photographing An American Coot’s Post Bathing Behavior
Perhaps I am easy to please but I got a real kick out of photographing this American Coot while it bathed, shook and fluffed on the pond close to home.
Nonbreeding Sora in the Centennial Valley of Montana
Last year I had the pleasure of photographing this nonbreeding Sora in the Centennial Valley of Montana.
American Coot running on water
About two weeks ago I photographed this American Coot running on water at Farmington Bay WMA.
They Might Be Common But I Love Coots
Both American Coots and Western Grebes have fascinating red eyes, interesting bills and black & white plumage.
Virginia Rails at Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge
Virginia Rails are secretive marsh birds that can be found at the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge during the breeding season and the can be very difficult to see let alone photograph.
An American Coot munching on food
American Coots are common birds and some folks might find them fairly plain but I like them and enjoy photographing them too.
American Coots on Thin Ice
The temps are dropping here in the Salt Lake Valley, two days ago it was below freezing when we went out shooting. Winter brings challenges and birds we don't see during the summer so I am excited about that.
Whoops – American Coot on Thin Ice
Some images are simply too funny not to share. Even with those huge feet this American Coot (Fulica americana) couldn't stay in top of the ice at a pond near where I live in Salt Lake County, Utah.
American Coots – Birds to Rail About
American Coots are the most widely distributed members of the Rail family in North America and are very abundant in habitats with open water.