Thomas Bancroft Photography

Show Navigation
  • Portfolio
  • About
  • Blog
  • Contact
  • Archive
    • All Galleries
    • Search
    • Cart
    • Lightbox
    • Client Area
  • Writing

Search Results

Refine Search
Match all words
Match any word
Prints
Personal Use
Royalty-Free
Rights-Managed
(leave unchecked to
search all images)
{ 192 images found }

Loading ()...

  • The flock moved out from the piers when the ferry pulled into the dock.  Many of the birds are pushing a small wall of water in front of them.  Nice mixed group of adults and first winter birds.
    Surf Scoters-Mukilteo Ferry-Mukilteo...jpg
  • I spotted this Eurasian Widgen in the flock of American Widgens.  It blended in quite well and I only saw it when I looked carefuly through the several hundred birds in the group.
    Eurasian Widgen with American Widgen...jpg
  • This pair traveled close together as the other birds flowed back and forth around them.  It made me wonder if they were already paired for the coming year and would travel north together when spring arrived.
    American Widgen Pair-Green Lake-Seat...jpg
  • A small raft of Goldeneyes pass along the shore.  The adult female has the yellow-orage bill.  The adult males have the white cresent moon at the base of their bill.  Several first winter birds are also present.
    Barrows Goldeneyes -Mukilteo Ferry-M...jpg
  • A tree swallow sits crosswise on a dead branch. The blue-green feathers of its head glisten in the sun and its white breast feathers so their shoft texture. These insectivorous birds use keen eye-sight to catch flying insects. often foraging over wetlands.
    Tree Swallow-Wylie Slough-Connor-532...jpg
  • The Snow Geese with brown feathers on their necks and bodies are birds that are less than a year old. They stay with their parents throughout the first winter after hatching.
    Young Snow Geese-Hayton Reserve-Skag...jpg
  • Maintaining feathers in critical for birds.  This Snowy Owl worked on the feathers of its wing and breast, gradually pulling them and stratighting barbules
    Snowy Owl preens its feathers.jpg
  • Rough-legged Hawks are regular wintering birds in agricultural area in western Washington.
    Rough-legged Hawk waits for a mouse ...jpg
  • The blue jay was not happy that I was around.  It glared at me over its shoulder in hopes that I would go back into the house so it could fly to the feeder.  It had been snowing for more than a day and the birds were hungry for easy pickings.
    Blue Jay-Deneane Home-Hillandale-079...jpg
  • The snow was coming down heavily and the birds were actively looking for food.  This sparrow landed on the branch knocking snow from it and waited to drop down into the feeding flock.
    White-throated Sparrow on dogwood br...jpg
  • A group of Barrows Goldeneyes swim by that includes adult males and females and first winter birds.  They are highly alert to possible danger as they swim along.
    Barrows Goldeneyes -Mukilteo Ferry-M...jpg
  • The junco had its fleathers fluffed to give it more insolation fromt he cold and the snow rested on its back withou melting.  The bird didn't seem to mind the snow and peacefully sat for several minutes.
    Dark-eyed Junco on azelia branch.-De...jpg
  • Sitting and listening to the mountain stream roll by is extremely relaxing when all of a sudden I notice a flicker that is not the ripple of rapids.  After a few minutes wait an American Dipper pops out from behind a rock and pauses before it dives back into the rapids to look for an insect.  As the bird moves down the stream, I am left to feel I have been so lucky to experience this moment.
    Dipper pauses-Bagley Creek-Mt Baker ...jpg
  • The white underside of the Tree Swallow shows clearly as this bird grips to a small twig.
    Tree Swallow-Wylie Slough-Connor-529...jpg
  • The Tundra Swan took off away from me and then circle back around and flew right over me.  I was able enjoy the beauty and grace of its flight as it climbed up from the field and headed off.  Watching the grace and athletic ability of this bird helps one appreciate why swans are considered so wonderful.
    An Adult Tundra Swan in flight-Skagi...jpg
  • The cardinal was tense and alert as it paused on the exposed branch before flying off into the bushes.  The heavy snowing created a white background behind the bird.
    Female Cardinal-Deneane Home-Hilland...jpg
  • The Peregrine Falcon swooped in across the field where a small flock of ducks were feeding.  The ducks took flight and the falcon flew on to a tree on the other side of the field.  The grace and agility of this magnificient bird was awsome.
    Peregrine Falcon flys by-Skagit Flat...jpg
  • A pair of snow geese glide into land with a large feeding congregation of geese. The second bird is honking constantly while flying. They often call to keep members of their family informed as to where they are.
    A pair of Snow Geese-Hayton Reserve-...jpg
  • Tree swallows have blue-green back plumage and a black eye mask. Their undersides are white. Note how long the primaries are on this bird, extending to beyond the tail when folded.
    Tree Swallow-Wylie Slough-Connor-526...jpg
  • The white underside of the Tree Swallow shows clearly as this bird grips to a small twig.
    Tree Swallow-Wylie Slough-Connor-528...jpg
  • Three tundra swans pass right over head on their flight from a night roost on Skagit Bay to inland feeding fields in Skagit County.
    Tundra Swan Trio-Skagit Flats-Mt. Ve...jpg
  • Two young tundra swans accompany a parent as the group heads inland from Hayton Reserve on Skagit Bay.
    Tundra Swan family-Skagit Flats-Mt. ...jpg
  • Several family groups of tundra swans took off from Skagit Bay and flew over Hayton Reserve heading inland to feed.
    A flight line of tundra swans-Skagit...jpg
  • A mixed group of scoters and goldeneyes rest between feeding dives.  Note the young glaucous-winged gull with them.  If a duck surfaced with a mussel, the gull would attempt to steal it from them.  The duck would immediately dive to protect its morsel.
    Barrows Goldeneyes and Surf Scoters-...jpg
  • An adult common goldeney swims between two horned grebes and into a goldend reflection on the water.
    Horned Grebes and male Common Golden...jpg
  • The ducks were startled by something and had their heads held high alert for possible danger.
    Barrows Goldeneyes and Surf Scoters ...jpg
  • Male Shovelor-Green Lake-Seattle-899...jpg
  • A mixed group of scoters and goldeneyes rest between feeding dives.  Note the young glaucous-winged gull with them.  If a duck surfaced with a mussel, the gull would attempt to steal it from them.  The duck would immediately dive to protect its morsel.
    Raft of Sea Ducks at Mukiteo Ferry-M...jpg
  • A gray jay peers down on my camp in Killen Meadows.
    Gray Jay-Killen Creek Trail-Mt Adams...jpg
  • The red eye and white bill of an American Coot are obvious when close.
    Head shot of an American Coot-Green ...jpg
  • A Rough-legged Hawek peers into the grass in search of prey.
    Rough-legged Hawk-Skagit Flats-Mt Ve...jpg
  • The female bufflehead surfaced from a dive.  A few water droplets stayed on her back as she rested a few seconds before her next dive.
    Female Bufflehead-Green Lake-Seattle...jpg
  • Snow flacks settled briefly on the cardinals back.  She still had snow on her bill from you rooting in the snow below the bush for possible seeds.
    Female Cardinal-Deneane Home-Hilland...jpg
  • A single flying snow goose shows the black primaries and white secondaries of the wings and the aerodynamic nature of their body in flight.
    A single flying Snow Goose-Hayton Re...jpg
  • The adult Waved Albatross landed and began to waddle toward its mate.  The eye-brows, yellow bill and dark eyes were mesmerizing.
    Waved Albatross-Punta Suarez-Espanol...jpg
  • The Swallow-tailed Gull took off from a rock and we were instantly amazed by the distinctive wing pattern and large eye with its red ring.
    The unique pattern of a flying Swall...jpg
  • Female Bufflehead-Green Lake-Seattle...jpg
  • The cardinal cocked its head sideways.  I couldn't tell if it was worrying about something above or looking to the ground.  The heavy snow could make a sneak attack by a hawk easier.
    Male Cardinal-Deneane Home-Hillandal...jpg
  • Great Gray Owl-Trail-Okanogan Nation...jpg
  • The ruby-crowned kinglet twists on the stem before darting to another branch in its search for food items among the leaves.
    Ruby-crowned Kinglet-Union Bay at UW...jpg
  • Snow Geese often fly in a dense cloud when they first take off from a feeding location. Only after they become airborne to they form into a more organized flying flock.
    Dense flock of Snow Geese-Hayton Res...jpg
  • An adult glaucous-winged gull flies by the pier.
    Glaucous-winged Gull-Golden Gardens ...jpg
  • A gray jay hops onto a rock to have a close look at me.
    Gray Jay-Killen Creek Trail-Mt Adams...jpg
  • A juvenile bald eagle flies along the beach on Whidbey Island in Washington.
    Immature Bald Eagle Flying-North Whi...jpg
  • Young Glaucaous-winged Gull feeds in shallow water
    Glaucous-winged Gull-Seward Park-Sea...jpg
  • A first-year Glaucous-winged Gull surveys the surroundings.
    Glaucous-winged Gull-Seward Park-Sea...jpg
  • Rough-legged Hawks feed in agricultural areas during winter.
    Roung-legged Hawk shows its belly-Sk...jpg
  • A Tundra Swan rests on the feeding grounds
    Adult Tundra Swan-Skagit Flats-Mt Ve...jpg
  • Tundra Swan pairs fly together between feeding and roosting areas.
    Pair of Tundra Swans fly by-Skagit F...jpg
  • The male bufflehead was feeding actively just off shore.  It would dive for 15 or 20 seconds before surfacing for a few seconds.  The male gradually moved along the edge of the tree reflections and the pattern was intriquing.
    Male Bufflehead and tree reflection-...jpg
  • The gull walked back and forth across the lawn almost as if it was a lawn mower although it didn't follow systemati lines.  It was clearly searching for grubs and other food items in the grass.  I never saw it catch anything in the time I watched.
    Ringed-billed Gull-Green Lake-Seattl...jpg
  • The pattern formed by the branches extending down into the water was fascinating and the female shoeveler sleeping on one foot added an interesting element to the picture.
    Female Shoveler-Green Lake-Seattle-9...jpg
  • The coots moved slowly out into the bright reflection forming a siloute body moving across the orange water.  The sun had not quite come above the horizon, yet the entire landscape was golden.
    American Coots at Sunrise on Green L...jpg
  • The dove looked over its shoulder as if to see if it needed to worry about me.  It decided I was not a threat and sat as I passed.
    Morning Dove in snow storm-Deneane H...jpg
  • Black Oystercatcher-March Point-Skag...jpg
  • A Great Blue Heron rests its head along the side of its body in the early morning.
    Great Blue Heron-Magnuson Park-Seatt...jpg
  • A male Red-winged Blackbird gives its harsh song to declare it owns this section of the marsh.
    Red-winged Blackbird-Magnuson Park-S...jpg
  • A Song Sparrow looks down just after giving its sweet spring song. He moved to a new branch and continued to sing for several minutes before flying into the bushes.
    Song Sparrow-Magnuson Park-Seattle-0...jpg
  • A small flock of snow geese fly directly over head, showing the use of their wings to gain thrust and lift.
    Small flock of snow geese fly direct...jpg
  • Five snow geese fly together across Hayton Reserve in Skagit County.
    Five Snow Geese flying-Hayton Reserv...jpg
  • A glaucous-winged gull flies by showing its wing.
    Side view of glaucous-winged gull-St...jpg
  • A herring gull flies along the beach near Port Townsend.
    Herring Gull-Straits of Juan de Fuca...jpg
  • A gray jay hangs sideways and leans toward me to see whether I am friendly.
    Gray Jay-Killen Meadows-Mt Adams Wil...jpg
  • Two rock pigeons rest on a cross arm of the pillings at Mukilteo Ferry Dock.
    Rock Pigeon-Mukilteo Lighthouse-Muki...jpg
  • A head shot of a glaucous-winged gull.
    Glaucous-winged Gull-Mukilteo Lighth...jpg
  • A pileated woodpecker chieseled out the hole looking for grubs.
    Pileated Woodpecker feeding hole-Sew...jpg
  • An evening grosbeak peers out from a mt. hemlock tree.
    Evening Grosbeak-Naches Peak Loop-Wi...jpg
  • A Clark's Nutcracker sprepares to fly along Sourdough Trail.
    Clark's Nutcracker peers down from a...jpg
  • A family of gray jays flew down to check me out as I hiked Natches Peak Loop at Mt Rainier Wilderness.
    Gray Jay on rock-Naches Peak Loop-Mt...jpg
  • An adult glaucous-winged gull rests on a rock in Lake Washington
    Glaucous-winged Gull-Seward Park-Sea...jpg
  • Notice the lobbed toes of the Coot as it stands on the branch.
    Coot stands on branch-Green Lake-Sea...jpg
  • American Coots feed on grubs and insects as well as vegetation and algae.
    Coot grabs a morsel-Green Lake-Seatt...jpg
  • The lobbed toes show easily when the coot is standing on the lawn at Green Lake
    American Coot stands erect-Green Lak...jpg
  • The one crow walked up from the shore with a morsel in its mouth and its mate twisted its head to take a piece from its mate.
    Courtship feeding by American Crows-...jpg
  • The male Red-winged Blackbird was displaying and calling vigorously from a cattail perch.  The displays were to keep other mailes out and attrack prospective mates.
    Red-winged Blackbird on cattail-Gree...jpg
  • The Red-footed Booby glowed in the afternoon light as it flew by.
    A white phase of the Red-footed Boob...jpg
  • The Blue-footed Booby flew low along the water until it spotted fish and then dove diagonally into the water.  Several individuals continuely circled and dove while the fish remained close to the shore and surface.  After 20 minutes they drifted to other feeding areas.
    Blue-footed Booby flying low over th...jpg
  • The booby raised its bright blue foot and waved it as it called to the sky.  Oh, how sexy it is as it trys to attrack a mate.
    Courting Blue=footed Booby-North Sey...jpg
  • The Bald Eagle sat on a branch gazing out across the marsh.  It stayed on the branch for several hours allowing people to study it carefully.  Its powerful beak and tallons were obvious.
    Bald Eagle looks over its shoulder-B...jpg
  • The Snowy Owl stood upright on the edge fo the stump, looking gradually from one side to another.  Its eyes partially closed and seemed to be just enjoying the morning.
    Snowy Owl gazes from large stump.jpg
  • The Snowy Owl rested peacefully on a dead branch just above the grassland-marsh.  It ocassionally looked lazily from side to side.
    Snowy Owl rests_.jpg
  • A pair of Trumpeter Swans pause in the fallow field.
    Trumpeter Swan pair-Skagit Flats-Mt ...jpg
  • A raft of scoters have formed off shore and are beginning to move toward shore.
    Raft of Surf Scoters-Mukilteo Ferry-...jpg
  • Three mergansers work the shallow water just out from shore looking for fish.
    Hooded Mergansers-Green Lake-Seattle...jpg
  • Resting but keeping one eye open to watch for posible danger.  This pair of shovelers was along the shore and seemed to ignore the walkers right above them on the paved trail unless one stopped right there.  It must be a difficutl place to rest.
    Shovelor Pair sleeping-Green Lake-Se...jpg
  • Female Bufflehead-Green Lake-Seattle...jpg
  • A female Bufflehead pauses on the surface between feeding dives.
    Female Bufflehead-Green Lake-Seattle...jpg
  • The pied-billed grebe came briefly to the surface in the early morning golden water.  It dove shortly after this picture and disappeared under the water.  The morning glow created a very tranquil setting to sit and see what moved through the water.
    Sunrise refelction and Pied-billed G...jpg
  • A tree swallow giving its high pitch song near a nest box along Wylie Slough in Skagit County, Washington.
    Tree Swallow-Wylie Slough-Connor-531...jpg
  • A large flock of snow geese take off in unison and fly a loop around Hayton Reserve in Skagit County.
    Massive flock of Snow Geese flying-H...jpg
  • An adult snow goose in white plumage stands alert to check for possible danger before returning to feed. A few black primaris stick out from the folded wing.
    An adult Snow Goose-Hayton Reserve-S...jpg
  • Heermann's Gull
    Heermann's Gull-Straits of Juan de F...jpg
  • A young American Crow in molt. The black feathers of an adult are growing on its wings but it still has the juvenal feathers on its back.
    American Crow-Straits of Juan de Fuc...jpg
  • A family of common mergansers rest along the edge of Lake Washington.
    Common Merganser Family-Seward Park-...jpg
  • An immature glaucous-winged gull usings its wings to brake in preparation for landing.
    Glaucous-winged Gull-Golden Gardens ...jpg
  • An adult glaucous-winged gull that has swallowed a fishing hook and has the fishing line hanging from its mouth.
    Glaucous-winged Gull-Golden Gardens ...jpg
  • Glaucous-winged gull surveys the water around the pier.
    Glaucous-winged Gull-Golden Gardens ...jpg
  • A juvenile gray jay moves in close to see if I might have a morsel for him.
    Gray Jay-Killen Creek Trail-Mt Adams...jpg
  • A bald eagle sits on top of a dead snag in dense fog on Whidbey Island in Washington.
    Bald Eagle in Fog-North Whidbey Isla...jpg
  • A red-breasted merganser pauses between fishing dives along Mukilteo Beach. Notice that it is missing the end of its lower mandible but was able to catch serveral fish while I watched.
    Red-breasted merganser-Mukilteo Ligh...jpg
Next
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
x