Male Red-winged Blackbird In Front Of A Ranch Pond
I photographed this male Red-winged Blackbird in front of a ranch pond two days ago when it felt like spring in northern Utah. This morning there is snow on the ground.
Springtime Rock Wren Photos
Any time I have a Rock Wren in my viewfinder is a good day for me. Yesterday was an especially good day because I had two nesting adult Rock Wrens to focus on.
American White Pelican In Low Light
I am enjoying seeing the birds that have returned to breed in Utah including this American White Pelican I photographed in low light two days ago at a local pond.
Spring Male Great-tailed Grackle Portraits
Yesterday morning I had fun taking spring male Great-tailed Grackle portraits because these males were displaying and not paying attention to me or my camera.
My First Of Year Uinta Ground Squirrel Photos
I took my first of year Uinta Ground Squirrel photos yesterday morning high up in the chilly Wasatch Mountains not long after the sun lit up the sagebrush.
Cinnamon Teal Hen Lift Off Images
I felt delighted to be able to take a series of this Cinnamon Teal hen lifting off from the marsh at Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge yesterday morning.
Spring Flowering Gray’s Biscuitroot
The first wildflowers I photographed this spring were some Gray's Biscuitroot that I found blooming on the north end of Antelope Island last week.
Spring American Robin Photos
Yesterday morning I spent a few minutes taking American Robin photos as they foraged for crabapples at an urban park close to home in Salt Lake City.
Yellow-bellied Marmot Pup In A Crack In Some Rocks
I was delighted to find and photograph a Yellow-bellied Marmot pup peeking out of a crack in some lichen-covered rocks on the 1st of April in northern Utah.
Spring Male Yellow-headed Blackbird Portraits
When I was up in northern Utah two days ago there was a male Yellow-headed Blackbird that was so close that all I could do was take portraits of him.
Young Golden Eagle On A Cliff
I found and pointed out quite a few birds yesterday but my favorite was this young Golden Eagle on a cliff in morning light because it was so beautiful.
Low Light Singing Say’s Phoebe
Listening to an adult Say's Phoebe singing in low light on Antelope Island State Park two days ago was a true auditory delight for my ears.
Spring Long-billed Curlew Photos
Yesterday I spotted this Long-billed Curlew foraging and calling in the grasses of the north end of Antelope Island State Park.
Singing Male Yellow Warbler In Spring
This time of year I am anxiously awaiting seeing and hearing my first of season male Yellow Warbler singing from an elevated perch in the mountains.
Clark’s And Western Grebe Images
On my trip up to Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge last week I was delighted to see and hear both Clark's and Western Grebe species from the auto tour loop.
Male Red-winged Blackbird Singing On A Sign
Just a simple post this morning of a male Red-winged Blackbird singing on a sign next to the road from my recent trip up to Bear River MBR.
Killdeer In Spring At Bear River MBR
While I was at Bear River MBR two days ago I stopped and took a long series of photos of three Killdeer near the entrance to the auto loop.
Singing Female Yellow-headed Blackbird At Bear River MBR
I had a wonderful and relaxing morning at Bear River MBR yesterday and took photos of a female Yellow-headed Blackbird singing on the marsh not long after sunrise.
Western Meadowlark Singing
The song of this Western Meadowlark that I found two days ago on Antelope Island State Park was a wonderful springtime melody that I needed to hear.
Spring Pronghorn Buck Photos
I was able to get out into the field yesterday morning and while I was on Antelope Island State Park I took a series of spring buck Pronghorn photos.
Male Broad-tailed Hummingbird And Thoughts About Spring
Hummingbirds delight me and this male Broad-tailed Hummingbird did just that when he landed on his favorite chokecherry branch a few years ago in the mountains.
American White Pelican In Bright Morning Light
I have a lot going on right now so this morning I'm only sharing one image of an adult American White Pelican in bright morning light taken five days ago.
Urban California Gull In Soft Morning Light
Last week I spent a few minutes focused on photographing an urban California Gull in soft morning light at a pond close to home.
World Sparrow Day 2022
Today is World Sparrow Day and since I love all of the sparrows on the planet I thought I'd share some of the sparrows I have photographed in North America.
Late Winter Song Sparrow Close To Home
When I photographed this Song Sparrow close to home two days ago it perched out in the open for almost a minute on the cool, late winter morning.
Male Great-tailed Grackle – Whatchu Lookin’ At?
When I photographed this Great-tailed Grackle male in a pine yesterday I was torn between focusing on taking photos of him and laughing out loud.
An American White Pelican In Soft Morning Light
Two mornings ago I photographed my first American White Pelican of the year in soft morning light at an urban park close to home.
It Is Great-tailed Grackle Breeding Season
I had a fun time at my local pond yesterday because it is Great-tailed Grackle breeding season and photographing these grackles kept me on my toes.
Late Winter Savannah Sparrow Photos
Yesterday morning I was delighted to find a late winter Savannah Sparrow out in the open to photograph next to the road.
Young Great Blue Heron In Front Of The Promontory Mountains
I liked this image of an immature Great Blue Heron flying in front of the snow covered Promontory Mountains even though the heron is small in the frame.