There is nothing particularly unusual about seeing a Ring-billed Gull around here in the winter. In fact they are quite common. I just thought this juvenile looked pretty as it was landing on some ice. Some slip, some slide, and others look pretty cool all the way along, like this one.
Tis the season…for eagle photography in the upper midwest. This is the time those of us who enjoy this pastime, look forward to. It has to be cold, and a good build up of snow doesn’t hurt either. This bird is heading back to a stable perch in order to feast on this good sized … Read more
Make no mistake, this beauty rules the backyard feeders. I used to think Blue Jays or Red Bellied Woodpeckers were pretty bossy. They’d announce their arrival well ahead of time, and if any other birds where near the feeder they wanted to command, they were soon shown the door. But try to scrap with this … Read more
Aptly named, this photograph was taken at Sunset Marina in Rock Island Illinois. It’s a well known, and popular spot for watching eagles during the winter and early spring. The area itself actually serves as a nice sanctuary for the birds, getting them out of some of the cold north winds that blow this time … Read more
This starling in the snow makes for a very nice photograph. I wasn’t all that enthused when it showed up over my main interest of a Cardinal, Flicker, or maybe a hawk. But in the short bit of time we had, I came to appreciate it’s beauty in such a winter setting. Funny thing … Read more
A bird of prey relies on it’s feathers for it’s ultimate survival. There are other qualities and features involved of course but out of all of them, good, healthy, durable feathers are a must. This has to be why some birds like this Coopers Hawk, spend so much time tending to their feathers. The act … Read more