Bighorn Sheep – Mia McPherson's On The Wing Photography

Ovis canadensis

Bighorn Sheep were named for their large horns which in males, or rams, can weigh up to 30 pounds. Female Bighorn Sheep, or ewes, have smaller, more slender horns.

Luke’s SWOT Analysis And Desert Diorama

By Mia McPherson|May 11th, 2019|Categories: Bighorn Sheep, Coyotes, Davis County, Dead Horse Point State Park, Emery County, Rattlesnakes, The Wedge, Utah, Wayne County, White-tailed Prairie Dogs, Wildlife|Tags: Bighorn Sheep, coyotes, desert, diorama, prairies dogs, ram, rattlesnakes, snakes, SWOT Analysis|

Okay, so you may be wondering who Luke is? Luke is my youngest grandchild, he is 11, he is in 5th grade and he lives in North Carolina.

Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area

By Mia McPherson|February 9th, 2012|Categories: Bighorn Sheep, Birds, Daggett County, Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area, Golden Eagles, Mule Deer, Pronghorn, Utah|Tags: Antelope Flat, Bighorn Sheep, Dowd Mountain Overlook, Flaming Gorge Dam, Golden Eagle, Green River, John Wesley Powell, Mule Deer, Pronghorn, Pronghorn Antelope, wildlife photography|

Last September I visited Flaming Gorge National Recreation area for the first time. Wow, nature never ceases to delight and amaze me.

Bighorn Sheep ewes and young – Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area

By Mia McPherson|October 2nd, 2011|Categories: Bighorn Sheep, Daggett County, Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area, Utah|Tags: adult, Bighorn Sheep, conservation, ewes, flocks, lambs, Mountain Sheep, mountains, nature, Ovis canadensis, radio-collared, Sheep, tagged, wildlife, wildlife photography, young|

I've only photographed Bighorn Sheep (Mountain Sheep some people call them) a few times and here they were, calmly foraging close to where I was! I was thrilled and excited.