late winter

Pronghorn Buck In Sagebrush Portrait

By Mia McPherson|February 27th, 2020|Categories: Antelope Island State Park, Davis County, Pronghorn, Utah|Tags: adult, antelope, buck, close up, desert island, late winter, leaves, male, nibbling, portrait, Pronghorn, Pronghorn Antelope, sage, sagebrush, winter|

I enjoyed being able to take portraits of this Pronghorn buck in nice light as he nibbled on the leaves of the sagebrush that dots the island.

First of the Year Sage Thrasher on Antelope Island!

By Mia McPherson|March 14th, 2015|Categories: Antelope Island State Park, Birds, Davis County, Sage Thrashers, Utah|Tags: Davis County, desert island, first of year, Great Salt Lake, late winter, Oreoscoptes montanus, preening, rocks, Sage Thrasher, song bird, thrasher, thrashers, Tintic Quartzite, winter|

I was absolutely delighted to spot a pair of Sage Thrashers on Antelope Island yesterday because I have been anxiously awaiting their arrival since they left last fall.