Photography

Our photography portfolio of raptors—captured in wild skies, conservation refuges, and aviaries.

With wings stretched wide, an osprey circles above Deer Valley ponds. From hover to dive, everything about this raptor is designed for the hunt.
A golden eagle glances to the side, feathers catching soft light. Its hooked beak and intense stare embody the strength of this legendary hunter.
A perched red-tailed hawk with rich brown plumage and bright chest barring. The calm yet powerful pose reflects the strength of this adaptable hunter.
An osprey folds its wings and plunges toward the water in a steep dive. These raptors hit the surface feet-first, using barbed talons to snatch fish. Pure precision in motion.
A turkey vulture spreads its wide wings, showing intricate feather patterns. The stance captures its signature sunning behavior.
A barred owl perched on a branch with one eye half-shut and beak open, caught mid-yawn inside its enclosure. The striped chest feathers and mottled plumage show the owl’s classic woodland camouflage.
An osprey carries its catch over the ridges at Rock Cliff in Jordanelle State Park, Utah—captured mid-flight against blue sky and red hillside.
A burrowing owl with sharp yellow eyes and spotted plumage fixes an unblinking stare. Compact and alert, this small raptor thrives in open grasslands and deserts.
Side view of a golden eagle perched in dappled sunlight. The powerful build, hooked beak, and layered feathers show why this eagle is one of the apex raptors of the mountains.
An osprey banks hard over the hills at Rock Cliff in Jordanelle State Park, Utah—captured mid-flight with full wingspan and sharp mountain light.
A close look at a turkey vulture’s bald red head and hooked beak. The featherless face is perfectly adapted for its role as nature’s cleaner.
A close-up portrait of a red-tailed hawk, warm light highlighting its chest feathers and fierce expression. This raptor’s hooked beak and piercing eyes show why it rules the skies of North America.
An osprey sweeps past with wings spread against the soft mountain sky. Known as the “fish hawk,” these raptors are true specialists—built to fish and to travel thousands of miles each year.
A golden eagle glances to the side, feathers catching soft light. Its hooked beak and intense stare embody the strength of this legendary hunter.
A turkey vulture turns its head, sunlight catching the red tones of its face and the sheen of dark feathers
An osprey soars over Rock Cliff at Jordanelle State Park, Utah—captured mid-flight with a fish in its talons. A rare raptor moment in the Rockies.
A red-tailed hawk fixes its gaze forward, feathers glowing in the light. The sharp curve of its beak and the subtle banding on its chest stand out in this close portrait.
An osprey perches on a branch at Rock Cliff in Jordanelle State Park, Utah—yellow eyes sharp against the sky, a close look at this raptor.