Moose and Gracie Photography

Coyote laying on grass in a cemetery

When Moose and I took our morning walk, we often strolled through a cemetery, and occasionally we would spot a coyote or two. The light was never great for photographs, but we still enjoyed watching them. Moose was always excited to see them, but I ensured we kept our distance.
#coyote #nature

Steller's Jay fledgling showing off its legs.

🎵They've got legs. They know how to use them. 🎵

@crawlieswithcri.bsky.social I know you like Steller's Jays so I thought you might appreciate this little one

Steller's Jay fledgling on the ground

Spring is around the corner, so it seems like a good time to remember that you may find fledglings on the ground, and that's a normal part of their development as they learn to fly. Chances are a parent is nearby so just let them be. I shot this Steller's Jay while hiding behind a car.
#birds

A chart called "how to tell a raven from a crow". An illustration shows that the common raven has long, fancy throat feathers, but the American crow has smooth throat feathers. The raven has a wedge-shaped tail and the crow has a fan-shaped tail. The raven croaks, saying "crroak crroak", but the crow caws, saying "caw caw caw". The raven regularly barrel rolls, and is shown doing a fun roll in the sky, with the sound effect whooooosh. The crow less regularly barrel rolls, and it's shown flying awkwardly and saying "Am I doing it now??" while another crow replies "ummm almost".

How to tell a raven from a crow. An older guide I made with Dr Kaeli Swift. And yes that's an aileron roll, not a barrel roll, but only us nerds know that :)

Anna's Hummingbird
#birds #nature #photography

This Great Horned Owl Just Woke From a Nap - She doesn't seem to happy about it
#birds #photography #naturephotography

Let's see those National Park pics!

QuotePost with a picture you took in a National Park.

#NationalParkService America's Best Idea

Yellowstone National Park

Bewick's Wren on a branch with fall colors in the background

Let's throw it back with another fall pic.
Bewick's wren, recognized by its bold white eyebrows, flicks its tail as it moves from branch to branch. Except for a couple of places on the East Coast of the U.S., they no longer exist but are doing well in the West.
#birds

Adult barred owl looking around a tree branch

Good morning!
Just looking around, trying to figure out where the weekend went.
#birds #owl #nature #photography

Thank you!

Barn swallow perched on a wire, looking up at the sky with all its feathers puffed out.

Barn swallow at maximum floofage this morning. 🪶

Good morning!

Almost every picture of a raven or crow that I take will be turned into a black and white photo. Removing background colors can really emphasize how strong and majestic these birds are.
#birds #corvids #nature #photography

Close-up on an Anna's hummingbird

Couldn't agree more!
(Anna's Hummingbird)

Common Murre on the Oregon Coast a couple of years ago.
#birds #nature #photography

Thank you

I find it interesting I see your post here even though I don't follow but never on IG where I do follow you. Guess I gotta follow here to be safe lol

Photo is of a juvenile barred owl on a branch looking up and out.

Pondering life's great mysteries? Or are they simply observing other birds in the forest? 🤔
I'm leaning toward the former; why else would owls be considered wise?
Juvenile Barred Owl
#birds #nature #owl #photography

Why does it look like this bushtit is surfing on this branch 🤔 😂
#birds #nature #photography

Thank you!

Technically some birds can fly backwards for a second or two when faced with danger but hummingbirds are the only ones that can do it for more than a few seconds.
And you are correct about the red dye!

Gorgeous shot!
I had to double check to see if I was still following you because I never see you on my feed 🤔

Thanks!

Rufous hummingbirds are some of the feistiest birds I have ever seen. They have no problem chasing away other birds for prime flowers and spots near feeders. This makes for some exciting high-speed chases in our yard each summer and I'm looking forward to their return.
#birds #nature #photography

Juvenile Barred Owl standing on a branch

Whoooooo's the cutest? This young fluffball also known as a Barred Owl makes a compelling case.
#birds #owl #nature #photography

You know it's winter in the PNW when the neighborhood fills with the haunting, flute-like sounds of Varied Thrushes.
#birds #nature #photography

Good morning, Bluesky! I photographed this very wet Steller's Jay late one fall. They are absolutely gorgeous.
#birds #nature #photography

Just two juveniles but we did find the mom further down the creek presumably looking for food for the young ones.