My Clark’s Grebe photo graces the cover of the ABA’s Birding Magazine December 2024 edition, and I wanted to share the cover along with what I wrote about it.
ABA Birding Magazine – December 2024 – Clark’s Grebe cover
Photographed in the stunning marshes of the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge in northern Utah, my Clark’s Grebe photo reflects the beauty of these remarkable birds and the rich biodiversity of their wetland home.
I had driven to the refuge in the wee hours of the morning, hoping to find some spring birds to photograph. I spent a marvelous, relaxing day with them, surrounded by the beauty and birdsong of the springtime marsh. This Clark’s Grebe pair and the photos I took of them were among the highlights of my day.
Ted Floyd, editor of ABA Birding magazine, asked me to write about the cover photo—my Orange-crowned Warbler image featured on the Table of Contents page—and how birding and bird photography enrich my life.
You can read what I wrote here.
I’ve been honored to have several of my photos featured on the covers and pages of the ABA’s Birding magazine. I’ve even written and co-written a few articles for Birding.
Each issue of Birding is packed with incredible information about birds, birding locations, bird identification, reviews of bird guides and books, and so much more.
Since becoming a member of the American Birding Association, I’ve expanded my knowledge of birds and bird behavior while connecting with birders and bird photographers of all ages. The ABA fosters a shared passion for birds and nature, encouraging everyone to explore and enjoy the wonders of birdwatching.
I’m always on the lookout for birds to photograph, observe, and learn more about. The more I learn, the more I want to know. I guess it’s easy to tell—I’m passionate about them.
Life is good.
Mia
You can see some of my other published images here. This page is never completely up to date because there are often projects in the works.
Check out my bird photos in their galleries here.
Way to go! It’s about time the media recognized your extraordinary skill as a wildlife photographer. And the shot itself is absolutely magnificent. Congrats. Thanks Mia.
Congratulations on your beautiful cover. And thanks for sharing the many diverse uses of your work. You have your own unique style. I appreciate that you use minimal editing and let your talent tell the story. I’ve enjoyed getting to know you through your daily posts. Your lighthearted writing always brings a smile to my day. You have a new area to continue your explorations in 2025. I’m looking forward to seeing more.
Fan-freaking-tastic, Mia! Huge congratulations!
Congratulations!! Well deserved! A beautiful photo.
How exciting! It’s such a delight to see this photo on the cover. It’s so beautiful!
Congratulations!! What a beautiful picture. I really enjoy all your photos. Thank you for sharing
Congratulations on a well-deserved honour Mia! The photographs are superb, and your narrative is totally authentic and thus persuasive in support of your goals to inspire others to appreciate and protect our natural ecosystems. Thank you so much for being who you are and doing what you do.
Congratulations! A very nice photo too.
Huge congratulations. I love your photo – and your words.
Congratulations Mia – a beautiful photo and I must read the article, I’ve been an ABA member a long time. All of your photos and accompanying notes are great to see and read. Thank you!
Congratulations! This photo makes my heart sing. So gorgeous! Thank you for sharing your work. Your photos always make my day!
I have been a member of ABA since I started Birdwatching seriously in 2009. I get their magazines and am always envious of the great photographers that contribute their photos to the articles. I have seen your photos before. Glad to see that your photo made the cover. PS – Ted is a good friend from ABA and he only lives a few miles NW of me.
Mia,
I have heard that a picture is worth a thousand words. You have such a command of expressing yourself in writing that the gap has narrowed significantly.
Congratulations on the photo and accompanying article.