Some Recent Butterfly Images
This morning I wanted to share a few of my recent butterfly images taken in the marsh at Bear River MBR and high up in the Wasatch Mountains.
Puzzling Mule Deer Doe Behavior
Last week while I was up in the Wasatch Mountains is saw some interesting Mule Deer doe behavior after I started to take images of two does and two fawns.
International Vulture Awareness Day 2022
The first Saturday of September is International Vulture Awareness Day which is a day to bring awareness to these birds that face a range of threats.
White-faced Ibis at Bear River MBR
Sunday morning at Bear River MBR I could have been found photographing a flock of White-faced Ibis from the north side of the auto tour route.
Birds On A Jackleg Fence
Yesterday while I was up in the mountains savoring the cool air I photographed a couple of birds on an old wooden jackleg fence that I had parked close to.
Two Phalarope Species At Bear River MBR
Two days ago after leaving the auto tour route at Bear River MBR I was able to photograph two phalarope species in a wetlands that were feeding side by side.
Dark Morph Swainson’s Hawk Photos
Early yesterday morning on my way to the auto tour route at Bear River MBR I was delighted to see and photograph not just one dark morph Swainson's Hawk but two.
Cedar Waxwing In A Chokecherry
On a recent trip up into the Wasatch Mountains I had a cooperative Cedar Waxwing who was perched on a branch of a chokecherry tree with blue sky behind it.
Male Yellow Warbler In A Serviceberry
As I took these Yellow Warbler photos earlier this week in the mountains I realized that my time with these bright birds is coming to an end for the season.
Recent American Bullfrog Images
While I was at Farmington Bay WMA earlier this week I stopped at one of the ponds to photograph one close American Bullfrog that was looking my way.
Sandhill Crane Portraits
While up in the mountains yesterday morning I was thrilled to take a series of female and male Sandhill Crane portraits as they fed in a pasture next to the road.
Marsh Wren At Farmington Bay WMA
The first bird I photographed yesterday at Farmington Bay WMA yesterday was a curious Marsh Wren perched in a Greasewood bush that seemed to have an eye on me.
Great Blue Heron Catching Fish At Bear River MBR
On my last trip up to Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge I came across this Great Blue Heron and spent only one minute photographing the large wading bird.
West Desert Great Basin Gopher Snake
Two days ago while out exploring the West Desert of Utah I was thrilled to come across a large Great Basin Gopher Snake warming itself on a dusty dirt road.
Cedar Waxwing In Willows
This morning I am sharing a simple adult Cedar Waxwing photo that I took four days ago as I sat in my Jeep next to a creek high in the Wasatch Mountains.
Male American Goldfinch With Ripe Serviceberries
I was happy to have this male American Goldfinch perched with ripe serviceberries in front of him for a few moments yesterday high in the mountains.
Sage Thrasher In Riparian Habitat
Towards the end of last month I found a Sage Thrasher high in the mountains in riparian habitat which surprised me. A lot.
Male Yellow Warbler In August
This morning I wanted to share three male Yellow Warbler photos that I took yesterday morning in a Morgan County canyon.
Willow Flycatcher Up Close – What Are Rictal Bristles?
On Sunday I had a wonderful opportunity to photograph an adult Willow Flycatcher up close when it landed very near my vehicle high in the Wasatch Mountains.
Adult Least Chipmunk Eating Breakfast
Last week I photographed this Least Chipmunk eating breakfast in bright morning light in a willow thicket high in the Wasatch Mountains.
Wasatch Mountain Range Sandhill Crane Images
Yesterday morning I spent ten minutes taking Sandhill Crane images high in the Wasatch Mountain Range after finding a pair of cranes next to an alpine creek.
Adult Cedar Waxwing In Morgan County
I was happy to photograph an adult Cedar Waxwing perched on top of a willow thicket in Morgan County high in the Wasatch Mountains four days ago.
Raggedy Song Sparrow Adult
Friday morning while enjoying the cooler temps in the Wasatch Mountains I had this raggedy Song Sparrow adult pop out of a wild rose bush next to my Jeep.
Willow Flycatcher In July
Yesterday morning I spent a few minutes with a cooperative adult Willow Flycatcher in a willow thicket high in the Wasatch Mountains.
Female American Goldfinch With Thistles
Right after I photographed a juvenile Lazuli Bunting two days ago a female American Goldfinch landed in a patch of thistles in front of me.
Female Eight-spotted Skimmer Dragonfly
Earlier this week my last subject of the morning was a female Eight-spotted Skimmer dragonfly that landed in front of me next to a creek in the mountains.
Female And Male Yellow Warbler Images
Two mornings ago I spent a few moments taking female and male Yellow Warbler images that were in a willow thicket next to a creek high in the mountains.
Lazuli Bunting Male – Small In Frame
I shared so many images yesterday that today I am keeping it simple with one image of a Lazuli Bunting male I photographed high in the Wasatch Mountains last week.
Least Chipmunk In A Ravine
The last time I was in the field I spotted a Least Chipmunk eating in a small ravine next to a road high in the Wasatch Mountains.
Solitary Sandhill Crane Foraging In A Pasture
I took this adult Sandhill Crane photo earlier this week as the crane foraged for food in a grassy horse pasture high up in the Wasatch Mountains.