Bison bull
It has been a slow week bird-wise but never the less I’ve been out taking images of birds and mammals such as this grazing Bison bull near the Visitor Center on Antelope Island State Park with the Great Salt Lake and Promontory Point in the background.
Great Horned Owl
Then finding a Great Horned Owl in an unusual and unexpected location near a bridge on the cause way to Antelope Island State Park. There are some Rabbitbrush nearby, plenty of boulders and mud flats. I thought it was just a fluke and that the owl would quickly move on but I spotted the owl in that location again two days ago. This is a terrible image and I hope to get the owl in better light if it does stick around.
Coyote baring teeth
I think this Coyote was just urinating as it stopped in front of the pickup but I am not sure why it was baring its teeth in this frame at all.
Horned Lark
The sweet calls of Horned Larks have been delighting me out on Antelope Island and in the west desert, this male was shaking its feathers after a very brief preening session.
Young Pronghorn Buck
This is a young Pronghorn buck that came so close to the pickup two days ago that I opted to just do portraits of him as he chewed on some vegetation.
Adult White-crowned Sparrow on a wild Rose
There are several wild Rose bushes along the gravel roads at Farmington Bay Waterfowl Management Area and at this time of the year I always hope to find sparrows perched on them because of the red rosehips, this image didn’t have the rose hips visible but I like the alert pose of the adult White-crowned Sparrow, the laciness of the leaves and the smooth background.
Just a few images from this past week.
Mia
Wow, you really have been slaughtering mammals (with your lens) lately. Very impressive shots. Sweet Horned Lark too! I still don’t have a pic of one that I like.
I hope you get some killer Horned Lark images soon Steve! Thanks so much for commenting.
I find the image of the Young Pronghorn Buck eating grass great!
Thanks Maria, I like that one too
Love the photos, Mia, especially the Pronghorn!
Thank you Charlotte!
Awesome post, just thought I’d mention, the coyote’s behavior-the baring of the teeth, or growling while urinating- is something my cat did when he had a bladder infection, a natural reaction to pain. While I hope that isn’t the case here, it could be one explanation.
Thank you Susan, I wondered too if the Coyote was having pain while urinating. I suppose nature will work it out of that is the case.
Awesome!
Thank you Jim, I have great subjects!
GORGEOUS GORGEOUS GORGEOUS!!!! Fantastic photos!!!! I think the coyote looks like it’s pooping!! Thank you again for the great shots!!
Thanks Nicole, you comments are much appreciated!
Beautiful images, Mia! I love them all, especially the young buck.
Thank you Hilke
I laughed aloud when I scrolled to the Pronghorn portrait, Mia. It’s fabulous! And I love the Horned Lark image. You’re so fortunate to have a park like this near you.
Tami, I really do feel lucky to have Antelope Island so close, it is an amazing place for birds, scenery and wildlife.
That bison image is my favorite. They are all beautiful. Wonder why that coyote is growling. Carol
Thanks Carol, I like that Bison image too. The Coyote wasn’t growling, I think it was feeling some pain while urinating.
Another great post, I love the Young Pronghorn Buck, but, all of them are beautiful photos.
Thanks Bob!
WOW!!! The coyote baring teeth is a bit scary:) Hopefully not at you. All wonderful images. Lots of great stuff here.
Chris, I’m certain the Coyote wasn’t baring its teeth at me, I think it was having some pain urinating. But I like the image anyway! Thanks for commenting.