Tree Swallow Nesting In An Aspen
While up high in the Uinta Mountains yesterday morning I photographed this female Tree Swallow checking out a nesting cavity in a Quaking Aspen.
Winter Great Blue Heron Photos From Bear River MBR
Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge can be a great location to take winter Great Blue Heron photos out on the frozen marshes and wetlands during January.
Winter View Of Bear River MBR And The Snowy Promontory Mountains
When I took this winter view of Bear River MBR four days ago a winter storm was approaching from the northwest and the clouds were moving in.
Overnight Snow Storm In Northern Utah
I haven't been outside to measure the snow but I'd estimate that 6 to 8 inches have fallen already just by looking out my living room window.
Missing Snow
This year all I have been able to say is that snow has fallen on the mountains. Down here in the valley the snow has been MIA.
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.
Ring-billed Gull In Flight And Erratic Autumn Weather
Changing weather is what was happening when I photographed this Ring-billed Gull last month flying over the marsh at Farmington Bay WMA.
It Is Time To Look And Listen For Tundra Swans In Northern Utah
This morning I noticed in my Facebook memories that I saw and heard my first of season Tundra Swans at Bear River MBR on this date in 2015 and that made me happy.
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.
Ring-billed Gull Perched On A Wooden Pole
When I saw this Ring-billed Gull perched on a wooden pole at Farmington Bay WMA last week I knew I wanted to have it in my viewfinder.
Franklin’s Gull Flying In A Smoky Sky
I have a soft spot for gulls so when I had the opportunity two days ago to photograph this Franklin's Gull flying in a smoky sky I was both excited and thrilled.
Colorful Twilight Sky
I don't have much to say today and all I really wanted to do was share this photo of a colorful twilight I took at Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge about 6 years ago.
Was the Killing Of Bob The Sandhill Crane Really Necessary?
One of the other things that made me upset with Bob the Sandhill Crane being killed is that this could have been prevented.
Remembering Smokeless Days
The photo I shared today isn't of anything special. It is a West Desert mountain range view. That smokeless blue sky though? I'd give so much to see that again here today.
Utah Is Hot – Cooling Winter Wetland Views
Utah is hot. It is scorching. Our hottest temps are yet to come and there is no relief in sight for our drought.
Lark Sparrow In Golden Morning Light
Two days ago I photographed this adult Lark Sparrow that I found perched on an old fence post in golden light in the West Desert of Tooele County.
Great Blue Heron In Flight Photos
Today I am sharing seven Great Blue Heron in flight photos from the marsh at Bear River MBR that I took three days ago.
Spring Turkey Vulture And A View From The Road
Yesterday morning I was able to photograph a spring Turkey Vulture warming up in the morning light from a rural road in Box Elder County.
Pronghorn Buck And West Desert Sky Island Mountains
I found and photographed this Pronghorn buck in Utah's West Desert after photographing birds at Fish Springs National Wildlife Refuge in April of 2019.
West Desert Mountains
Some days start off the wrong way and when they do I look for things that soothe me. Views of mountains calm me down so today I am sharing a simple view of some West Desert mountains.
High Key Immature Red-tailed Hawk Photos
Today I am sharing two high key type images of an immature Red-tailed Hawk I photographed at Farmington Bay WMA.
It’s Isn’t Too Early To Spot An American White Pelican
February isn't too early in the year to spot an American White Pelican on the wing in northern Utah. In fact I expect them to start showing up right about now.
Golden Eagle Flying Over A Hill On Antelope Island
It has been a couple of years since I have found a Golden Eagle on Antelope Island so when I spotted an adult on a grassy hill yesterday I was excited.
Adult Tundra Swan On The Wing
I've been thinking that I need to hop into my Jeep and head to Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge to photograph the Tundra Swans before they head north to breed and nest.
Where is Our Snow?
It is wintertime here in the Salt Lake Valley of northern Utah but given the lack of snow if it weren't for the cold temps you might not know that.
Brown Pelicans And Memories
Eleven years ago this morning I had an amazing time photographing flocks of Brown Pelicans plunge feeding in the Gulf of Mexico.
Happy Holidays 2020
If you can't be with friends, family or loved ones this year because of the pandemic I hope that you will be able to talk to them and wish them Happy Holidays on the phone or via video chat.
Hunting Barn Owl In Flight Over The Frozen Marsh At Farmington Bay WMA
During the winter there are times I am able to photograph Barn Owls in flight during the day when the snow is deep and the temps are bitter cold.
Serious Looking Ring-billed Gull On The Wing
I love photographing gulls. Whether they are feeding, resting, preening, fighting, calling, or in flight gulls are one of my favorite bird species to have in my viewfinder.
Snowy Wasatch Mountain Peak And Sunlight
There are days I spend as much time looking at the scenery as I do photographing birds because I think we live on an amazingly beautiful planet.