Female Western Tanager Perched On A Juniper
Yesterday morning I spent time photographing a female Western Tanager perched on a juniper in a canyon out in the sky island mountains of the West Desert of Utah.
Lark Sparrow Photos Taken In The West Desert
I haven't shared any of my recent Lark Sparrow photos this spring so I thought I would remedy that by sharing some that I took out in the West Desert nine days ago.
Western Chokecherry Before Blooming
Last week I stopped to take photos of a Western Chokecherry because I could see that there were flower buds on it and I want to follow this chokecherry this year.
Spring Pine Siskin In Sagebrush
Yesterday I mentioned that a Pine Siskin chased away the Chipping Sparrow that I shared photos of. This is that Pine Siskin perched on another sage.
Spring Chipping Sparrow Images
Two days ago I had a Chipping Sparrow in breeding plumage perched on sage at the edge of a forest in my viewfinder for a few seconds.
Spring Male Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
I was thrilled to find and photograph a male Blue-gray Gnatcatcher in spring breeding plumage yesterday at the edge of a juniper woodland in Tooele County.
West Desert Mountain Bluebird
It is always lovely to have a male Mountain Bluebird like this one I found in the West Desert in my viewfinder because they rival the color of the sky overhead.
Gray Flycatcher And Memories Of Billy Fenimore
While I was out in the West Desert of Utah yesterday I thought about my friend Billy Fenimore and his family as I photographed this adult Gray Flycatcher.
Happy Mother’s Day 2022
I wanted to wish all moms a Happy Mother's Day with a wildflower that I see blooming at this time of year in northern Utah. This is a blooming Lewis's Flax.
Male Mountain Bluebird, Shadows And A Big Stick
I spent some time wandering in the West Desert yesterday morning and the only decent bird photos that I took were of this male Mountain Bluebird.
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.
Swallow Photos
Today I wanted to share swallow photos that show the six species of swallows I see and photograph in northern Utah while they are here for their nesting season.
Ferruginous Hawk In Bright Morning Light
I took this photo of a Ferruginous Hawk bathed in bright morning light back in October while I was out driving on dirt roads of the West Desert of Utah.
Fruit Fly Shaped Cloud
On Friday I was looking for birds high in the sky and low on the horizon when I turned my head and spotted a fruit fly shaped cloud.
Singing Townsend’s Solitaire Surrounded By Tiny Bugs
Yesterday I was thrilled to listen to and photograph a singing Townsend's Solitaire as it perched on a juniper surrounded by tiny flying bugs.
Drought-stricken Douglas Firs – How It Is Affecting The Birds That Eat The Seeds
When I was out in the sky island mountains of the West Desert of Utah a few days ago I was again met with virtual silence in and around the Douglas Firs that are there.
How I Found My First Of Season Rough-legged Hawks
It was a very memorable first of year sighting of these Rough-legged Hawks. The kind where you sit there wondering if you really saw what you saw.
My Growing Concerns Over This Years Crop Of Douglas Fir Seeds Because Of Our Drought
My trip out into the sky island mountains of the West Desert last week caused my concerns about this years crop of Douglas Fir seeds to grow.
Ferruginous Hawk In The Changing Light Of Dawn
The first bird photos that I took yesterday morning in the desert were of a Ferruginous Hawk perched on a fence post in pre-dawn light.
Snow Dusted Views Of Utah’s West Desert Mountains
I saw snow on Utah's West Desert mountains for the first time since late spring so I thought I'd share a few views of what I saw while out there yesterday morning.
On The Lookout For My First Of Season Rough-legged Hawk
I am now on the lookout for my first of season Rough-legged Hawk. I hope to spot one soon.
Autumn Wild Turkey Hen Portrait
I found this Wild Turkey hen last autumn as she walked out of the shadows of the forest and into the bright morning light.
October West Desert Views Of Clouds, Mountains, And The Moon
Today I wanted to share these photos of some West Desert views of clouds, mountains, and the moon because I'd like to be out there seeing and photographing them all.
How I Found A Flock Of Clark’s Nutcrackers Yesterday
My eyes and my birding instincts didn't lead me astray because there was a Clark's Nutcracker perched at the top of the fir.
Thoughts on Our Drought, Douglas Firs, And Birds
Drought stressed Douglas Fir trees will produce what is called a "stress crop" of cones which is what I believe is happening to the firs in this location.
Red-tailed Hawk Pre-flight Poop Shot
When the Red-tailed Hawk took a pre-flight poop I thought I'd get my chance at those lift off and flight photos.
More West Desert Red-tailed Hawk Images
I went out into the West Desert yesterday and came back with more Red-tailed Hawk images that I was delighted to have taken and that I am happy with.
Cooperative West Desert Red-tailed Hawk
Last week I photographed a very cooperative adult Red-tailed Hawk that was next to a road in the West Desert of Utah on a smoky morning.
Adult Red-tailed Hawk Lifting Off
It didn't take long before the Red-tailed Hawk raised its wings to lift off from the juniper with a smoky blue sky in the background.
Small Herd Of Mule Deer On A Smoky Morning
Yesterday morning I photographed a small herd of Mule Deer in a smoky haze while I was looking for birds in the West Desert.