The other day while in my car I came across a couple Turkey Vultures working on a Raccoon carcass. I was fascinated by the scene but also a little saddened by the Raccoon’s death, likely the result of a driver. But a couple fiends pointed out that Raccoons actually are one of the chief predators […]
Tag: predators
Orange County (California) Birds of Prey
Of all the subjects I photograph, birds of prey are my favorite. These predators are birds that hunt for food primarily via flight, using their keen senses, especially vision. Many different species call Orange County, California their home. With some moderate hiking and a small dose of patience, it is possible to capture most of […]
Lunch Time in Coopersville
In August of 2011, I was lucky enough to stumble upon a family of Coopers Hawks nesting in the trees 5 minutes away from my home in Irvine, California. Over the next six weeks, I witnessed and photographed all kinds of interactions between the mother and her young. However, the feeding process is what captivated […]