Peregrine Falcon Acting Pretty Cocky Since Being Taken Off Endangered Species List http://www.theonion.com/content/news/peregrine_falcon_acting_pretty Says ...
Very funny, although I think it would have been just as funny without all the unnecessary vulgarity. ... Endangered Species List ... endangered species list,...
The good news is that we are getting more and more reports of wintering raptors showing up in the area. The not-so-good news is that I have still been mostly...
Hi Cleve, Wonderful photos!!! I think your Northern Harrier is an adult female. All the youngsters are more rufous below without heavy streaking. I saw a...
In these particular photos (which are very nice) the eye color is clearly yellow indicating an adult. Adult gender plumage (sexual dimorphism) in Harriers is...
Is this for real? Funnier than hell . . ... Species List ... endangered species list, the American peregrine falcon, once considered a creature of nobility...
Thanks, Maggie. Last week I saw a merlin fly by just below the perched osprey. In fact, within the last week, from the spot where I have been photographing the...
Really good shots of these graceful birds, Cleve, and as usual I really love those osprey photos...especially the full out shot of the osprey coming in for a...
Hey Cleve...despite the gorgeous alulas, shot #8 of the wings uplifted and primaries tilted for maximim drag is just THE BEST! I will be looking for these are...
Thanks, Dianna. I don't really know what you're talking about, as I'm only familiar with Bebop-alulas. I'll try to get Judy cranked up and putting those shots...
This afternoon, I found a pair that seem a little less reluctant to be photographed than the only other pair I know of around here. At least they flew by to...
Wow - very beautiful - those red eyes are eerie. ... when ... birds. ... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Raptor_Watch/photos/album/1288365893/pic/l\ \ ... ...
Thanks, Shirley and Kevin for your kind words on the kite photos. This morning, a peregrine flew through the Marina at treetop level. I wasn't quick enough to...
GORGEOUS photos. I know we have some peregrines here in Alaska, but I think they leave before winter sets in. Hopefully I will get a chance to do some hiking...
My oh my, Cleve...such a beautiful sequence! Even someone as modest as you should be quietly pleased with these....or yell "Yahoo, I got it!" and scare all the...
Way to go Cleve! Really nice exposures of this beautiful raptor. Sometimes all that waiting really pays off eh? Chuck ... I ... and ... mast ... the ... ...
First, let me apologize for this late acknowledgement of those who took the time to give nice feedback about my peregrine photos. My own time has been a bit...
The third shot, with the two birds facing off is the kicker....you caught the perfect pose to express the outrage. I still have problems with herons standing...
What a hoot! I see the osprey has learned to keep its feet untwisted in flight. Intense approach stare in #6 gave me chills. The star of the day is definitely...
Glad some folks enjoyed the osprey and heron encounter. I wanted to get it posted while the memory was fresh. I have taken some other photos in the past few...
We absolutely love this spot - as you know. We've missed the night crowns there the last year or so... What great photos - almost like being there! We'll be...
Beautiful photos, Cleve. I have a special love for Burrowing Owls dating back to my childhood when our family made one of our yearly pilgrimages to San Diego...