Clark's Nutcracker in the High Uintas, Uinta National Forest, Summit County, UtahClark’s Nutcracker in the High Uintas – Nikon D200, handheld, f5.6, 1/1250, ISO 250, Nikkor 80-400mm VR at 400mm, natural light

I had some server issues this morning so my post is late. I was able to get the server running again but I am still running behind.

So, a quick post this morning of a Clark’s Nutcracker that I photographed in July of 2008 on my first trip to Utah to photograph birds prior to moving here in 2009. I felt fortunate to have several Clark’s Nutcrackers foraging in conifers in the High Uintas though I wish I had been able to get better light on them the entire time they were close. Still those images are the best I have of this species to date. Since I took this image I have seen Clark’s Nutcrackers many times but they are always too far away.

Hoping to get better images of them in the future.

Life is good (and full of bumps).

Mia

Click here to see more of my Clark’s Nutcracker photos plus facts and information about this species.