Nature Photographer and Music Producer
Posts about birds in the Northwest that includes pictures and descriptions. Photos are by Jonathan Swanson
There has been a lot of rainy weather here in Portland. It is definitely keeping things green. Here are some pictures that I was able to get between the rain storms. I have also enjoyed getting some photos of Male Anna’s Hummingbirds....
I took this picture in Willamette Park in Portland Oregon. Here is a link for information about Killdeers....
Today I encountered a Red Tailed Hawk in perfect lighting conditions. I was able to get about 15 feet from it and get some very close up shots. Please consider becoming a member. As a member you will be supporting me to continue to get bring you images like this. Members will have access to download royalty free high resolution images from my website....
I photographed this bird in Oaks’ Bottom in Portland Oregon. This is a long slender bird and is related to flycatchers. It is between the size of a sparrow and a robin. It was in the field at oaks bottom catching bugs. I was able to get fairly close and get some nice pictures and videos. Here is a great web site to help identify birds. https://www.allaboutbirds.org...
Here are two short videos that featuring mallards acting crazy. For a more dramatic effect, I added sound effects and music. Ducks sometimes get territorial and get a little crazy at times. The also have an interesting courtship ritual. Duck Fight Duck Love and Courtship...
Today I decided to focus on photographing the female mallard. It seems that the male mallards get all the attention of photographers with their beautiful colorful green and blue head and white collar. I think the female mallard is very beautiful with its intricate patterns and ability to blend in with her surroundings. This camouflage is useful when she is tending to her nest. It helps protect her from predators. I was able to get perfect late afternoon lighting and the ducks where very into
Read MoreMallards in the Willamette River
A pondering crow that I photographed today. Being able to contemplate your own thoughts used to be thought of as only a human trait. It is now known that crows possess this ability. They also have the ability to use tools. They have incredible memory and can even solve puzzles. They have the intelligence equivalent to that of a chimpanzee. To read more about this you can visit https://www.statnews.com To see more post like this please consider becoming a member by clicking the link below....
Today was a beautiful day in Portland and decided to go to Willamette Park. I was able to get about 20 feet from a Red Tailed hawk. It was on a tree limb and was eating the remains of a cotton tail rabbit that it had recently caught. Here is the video of this red tailed hawk trying to eat its meal while being distracted by an annoying human pavarazzi. I also put together a short video of some photos and video footage of American
Read MoreScenes from my Daily Walk
A gallery of songbird photos
A photo gallery of Raptors that include owls, bald eagles, osprey, hawks, and falcons...