Bald Eagle lift off
While in southwestern Montana last week I did see several Bald Eagles and this adult was most obliging as it perched on a conifer in the light of the rising sun. Continue reading
View ArticlePosts from the Past – Raptors
Today I am focusing on older posts that have raptors in them starting with Prairie Falcons: Continue reading
View ArticleSometimes I wonder…
First year Bald Eagle – Nikon D200, f10, 1/250, ISO 400, +0.3 EV, Nikkor 200-400mm VR with 1.4x TC at 350mm, natural light, not baited About the birds I photograph. In February of 2011 there was a...
View ArticleBald Eagle on a lofty perch
I can not imagine not being able to raise my lens and see Bald Eagles through my viewfinder as a bird photographer and nature lover.
View ArticleBald Eagle on Ice
I photographed this adult Bald Eagle as it perched on ice covering the Great Salt Lake in early morning light in January 2012.
View ArticleBald Eagle landing on ice in a fog at Farmington Bay WMA
During the winter Farmington Bay has a large population of overwintering Bald Eagles that migrate down from northern states and Canada.
View ArticleTwo hours with fog, frost and a four year old Bald Eagle
Patience is absolutely a must for bird photographers and it doesn't hurt to throw a little crazy in the mix too. Spending two hours in freezing temps to photograph a bird might be a little crazy. The...
View ArticleA Bald Eagle in flight with prey in its talons
When the Bald Eagle lifted off I could see the prey in its talons but it wasn't until I viewed the image on my screen at home that I could tell that the prey was most likely an Eared Grebe because of...
View ArticleSunrise, a Bald Eagle and Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge
I photographed this adult Bald Eagle at Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge early on New Year's Day when the light of dawn was still golden. The post Sunrise, a Bald Eagle and Bear River Migratory Bird...
View ArticleMore Owls, Turkey Vultures plus a Third Year Bald Eagle
I mentioned in my post about Short-eared Owls yesterday that I saw Burrowing Owls, Turkey Vultures and a third year Bald Eagle juvenile in northern Utah so I thought I would share a few more images...
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