Great Blue Heron On Driftwood
I drove up to Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge early yesterday morning where the first bird I photographed was a Great Blue Heron standing on driftwood.
Roadside American Badger in The Wasatch Mountains
My best photos from yesterday's journey into the Wasatch Mountains weren't of birds; instead, they were of an American Badger I found along the side of the road.
Immature Red-tailed Hawk In The West Desert
Last month while I wandered in the West Desert I found an immature Red-tailed Hawk perched on a wooden fence post in the foothills of some sky island mountains.
West Desert Mourning Dove Images
This morning I am sharing three simple Mourning Dove images that I took two days ago out in the sky island mountains of Utah's West Desert.
Young Golden Eagle On A Cliff
I found and pointed out quite a few birds yesterday but my favorite was this young Golden Eagle on a cliff in morning light because it was so beautiful.
Low Light Singing Say’s Phoebe
Listening to an adult Say's Phoebe singing in low light on Antelope Island State Park two days ago was a true auditory delight for my ears.
Singing Female Yellow-headed Blackbird At Bear River MBR
I had a wonderful and relaxing morning at Bear River MBR yesterday and took photos of a female Yellow-headed Blackbird singing on the marsh not long after sunrise.
Western Meadowlark Singing
The song of this Western Meadowlark that I found two days ago on Antelope Island State Park was a wonderful springtime melody that I needed to hear.
I Am Going To Miss This Rough-legged Hawk
Last week I photographed this male Rough-legged Hawk on Monday and Thursday while at Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge.
Winter Great Blue Heron Images
While I was at Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge two days ago I was able to take quite a few Great Blue Heron images of four individual herons in the marsh.
First Winter Common Merganser On The Bear River
On my last two trips up to Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge I've stopped long enough to photograph a first winter Common Merganser on the Bear River.
Misty American Coot
Yesterday morning I photographed birds at my local pond in freezing temps and this American Coot in a morning mist was one of my favorite images that I took.
Bald Eagle Photos On A Leaning Wooden Post Thru The Years
If you go to Bear River MBR during the winter chances are that you have or will see a Bald Eagle perched on this large wooden post at one time or another.
Common Merganser In A Morning Mist
It was early in the morning when I photographed this immature Common Merganser in a morning mist almost five years ago at my local pond.
Computer Issues – What A Way To Start My Day
I woke up this morning and my computer doesn't want to boot.
American Pipits In My Viewfinder
I've been seeing and hearing American Pipits since the end of September but this was the first time this fall I was able to get close to them.
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.
How I Found This Secretive Virginia Rail At Farmington Bay
Today I wanted to write about how I found this secretive Virginia Rail in the marsh at Farmington Bay WMA yesterday morning.
Snowy Egret Blues
I liked these Snowy Egret photos because of the contrast of the bird's stark white plumage against the deep blue of the sky reflected on the water.
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.
Young Song Sparrow On A Bright Summer Morning
Last month I had a brief photo session with a young Song Sparrow near a creek in bright morning light high in the Wasatch Mountains.
Rufous Hummingbird Plus Smoky Rising Sun Photos
Yesterday I went out to Antelope Island for the first time since April and I took hundreds of Rufous Hummingbird photos plus some of the rising sun.
Recent Birds I’ve Found In The West Desert
Last week I made two trips out to the West Desert and today I am sharing a medley of recent birds that I found while I was out there.
Spring Barn Swallow Photos
This morning I wanted to share two Barn Swallow photos that I took two mornings ago on the north side of the auto tour route at Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge.
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.
My First Of Year Uinta Ground Squirrels
Yesterday I spent some time up in the Wasatch Mountains where I found and photographed my first of year Uinta Ground Squirrels with frost on the ground.
Spring Yellow-headed Blackbird Male Photos
I was at Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge yesterday morning and came home with some spring Yellow-headed Blackbird photos I am happy with.
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.
Tundra Swans On Ice At Farmington Bay WMA
I photographed Tundra Swans on the ice at Farmington Bay WMA that showed the snow covered Oquirrh Mountains in the background last week.
Waiting For My First Of Year Sandhill Crane
In 2020 I had my first of year Sandhill Crane sighting on February 23rd. This morning I can barely wait to see and hear Sandhill Cranes again.