Most folks would assume that I only care about the wolves, bears and ungulates when it comes to my photography or the animals that I enjoy but the truth is that birds are way up there in the creatures that are amazing.
And, so I photograph a lot of different birds but often don’t get around to showing them to folks.
Those birds were all nesting in the same area and so it was like a candy bowl of bird photography.
And then we have the Sandhill Crane nest near Floating Island. Soon the reeds will be too tall and we will not be able to see the birds but I have been able to take so so photos a couple of times, even capturing a glimpse of the two eggs. Yesterday I found both cranes at the nest and almost got another shot of the eggs but the adult plopped back down before I could. And, daddy’s visit was not appreciated by the red-headed blackbird that is also nesting near by.
And then there was the coot, in a different pond, that was bothering the yellow-headed blackbird family. Mom fought the coot for awhile and then dad came in and really raised a ruckus (caught on video) but I believe that the coot got into the nest anyway.
And, then, while at the Oxbow in the Tetons I came across the trumpeter swans one evening and noticed that the American Widgens were waiting for the swans to stir up some grub.
And, while watching the swans and the widgeons, an osprey flew overhead with a fish.
And, then, because things were a little slow and I felt a bit lonely, I decided to roam around and ended up at Signal Mountain where within 5 minutes I found three bird species in the same location. All three interesting birds and very cool to see. Some photos so so but I will never forget this moment.
And, just for good measure, I found a vireo (I think, please correct if wrong) while hiking.
And, even though I have photographed countless other birds, that is the end of my bird story for now.
Very nice bird photos. Sometimes we forget about the winged animals.
Love them all Deby, but the bluebird and the Western tanager are especially nice. I have tried many times to get close to a kestrel and have failed every time. I am working on that vireo. Did it have wing bars?
I actually enjoyed that landscape view of the kestrel – not sure why but it felt kind of special. No side views on the vireo but am thinking that is what it was.
Love all the bird pictures. It is so difficult to capture birds because they don’t stay in one place very long and even more difficult to capture those in flight. Thanks for sharing the dive bomb attack which I missed while trying to get my shot.
The dive bomb was pretty entertaining – sure have seen a lot of aggression between bird species lately.
Love your handle! 🙂
That Tanager and Bunting are to die for! I think that might be a vireo just not sure which one. Got any side shots of wing bars and feathers? Very jealous!
Cool, love the bird pictures.
A fantastic group of birds, thanks for showing us.