In the final days of 2020 I had the good fortune to try and photograph some short-eared owls in snow flurries. The snow just adds something different to work with…and I enjoy these kind of days when they come along. This post however isn’t really about snow, or owls, or any of my other particular … Read more
It’s always a treat to see Rough-Legged Hawks in the around here. They come from the far north, nesting on the open arctic tundra ground and only migrate into Iowa when a chill comes to the air. This bird got its name from having feathered legs…only its toes and talons are exposed. It also comes … Read more
Winter weather is a challenge for almost everything…well, some people, and wildlife seem to look forward to it…but it’s not an easy time for many. Raptors can generally handle things pretty well but they do burn through more calories working to stay warm. So, you may see some sitting around quite a lot. They … Read more
Some of my favorite photographers of all time shoot almost exclusively in black and white. David Yarrow, Clyde Butcher, and Federico Veronesi come to mind when I think some of the most stunning landscapes or wildlife in a mostly colorless form. Ansel Adams of course is The Godfather of it all to me, but there … Read more
I have to be honest…for as much fun as I’ve had watching and studying the Shorties, I really wanted to try to capture one with some snowfall. Today I got my wish. It would be hard to take much credit for anything other than pressing the shutter button – well maybe the research counts for … Read more
If you watch an animal or bird enough I think it’s safe to say you get a feel for it’s habits and behaviors…nothing scientific mind you, but a better understanding for sure. In the weeks with the owls I’ve become impressed with their attitudes. Sometimes they tolerate each other and sometimes they don’t. Sometimes they … Read more