For people that feed backyard birds, having a Sharp-shinned Hawk stop by for a lookie-loo is not an uncommon thing. This hawk in the accipiter family feeds mostly on small birds. This makes them an unwelcomed guest at times…not by me…but certainly for my backyard bird friends. They seem to be pretty well equipped to … Read more
Not long ago I was bemoaning the fact that the winter thus far had been quite mild. It made bald eagle photography kind of tough around here. What I didn’t know was the coldest weather we’ve had in several years was about to come down upon us here in Iowa and it lasted for a … Read more
I think it’s good to talk to yourself sometimes. I have had some of the best discussions with myself. Sometimes I include a bird in the mix and we always try to keep it civil…even if I flub up a shot, or the bird decides to leave because they’ve had enough of me. Of course … Read more
This winter season, if I’m to be honest, is not a record breaker for eagle photography. It hasn’t been terrible, but it hasn’t been great either. In the grand scheme of things it doesn’t matter much to many…but as odd as we may be, there are more than a few photographers who really enjoy the … Read more
The Kestrel is our smallest falcon here in North America. It hunts mostly small rodents, maybe a bird here and there…sometimes even insects like grasshoppers. So with that brief introduction, you can probably get the gist that these little birds of prey are good to have around. Plus they’re pretty good look’n too. Here’s a … Read more
I am terribly biased, but I don’t think there is a more beautiful raptor than the adult Red Tailed Hawk. As they grow older, their eyes get darker brown…the plumage takes on some amazing tones, oranges and various shades of browns and tans…and then there’s that stunning red tail. Make note too that they are … Read more