Vesper Sparrow Outside My Window
I was quite surprised to find a Vesper Sparrow outside my window yesterday after the prolonged spring snowstorm finally left the Salt Lake Valley and Utah.
Learning More About Collared Tundra Swans
As the Tundra Swans in Utah begin to make their long journeys to their breeding grounds, I wanted to do one more post about the collared Tundra Swans I've found.
Rock Squirrel Tree Topper
Almost three years ago, I photographed this Rock Squirrel perched in top of a juniper in the foothills of some sky island mountains in the West Desert of Utah.
Snow Weary And Needing A Bird Fix
More fresh snow on the ground this morning. I am snow weary. What I need is a bird, nature, gone exploring in the wild fix with no real or clear return time.
Muskrat Kit In The Wasatch Mountains
I came across these images of Muskrat kit that I photographed in July of 2020 high in the Wasatch Mountains and realized I hadn't shared the images of them yet.
Scruffy And Tailless Male Yellow Warbler
While I was searching for other photos of a mammal I had taken, I came across this picture I had taken of a scruffy male Yellow Warbler without a tail to share.
Broad-tailed Hummingbird Daydreams
I've been having Broad-tailed Hummingbird daydreams lately. I can't wait to hear their tiny wing beats and chirps once again high in the Wasatch Mountains.
Two Least Chipmunks Together In The Mountains
I was editing some images for a new project when I came across this photo of two Least Chipmunks side by side on a wooden post high in the Wasatch Mountains.
World Water Day 2023
Today is World Water Day. The theme for World Water Day 2023 is: Accelerate Change. Every human being on this planet is roughly 60% water.
Looking Back On The Winter Of 2022/2023
Spring is just days away now and I've been looking back on the winter of of 2022/2023. As a photographer it has kind of sucked for me. But Utah has gotten plenty of snow.
Vesper Sparrow At Dawn
As this winter drags on, I find myself yearning for the sounds of spring. In particular, I can barely wait to hear the soft morning song of a Vesper Sparrow.
Great Blue Heron: Solitude On The Ice
On my last journey up to Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge I stopped to take photos of a majestic Great Blue Heron enjoying some solitude on the ice.
Tracking Tundra Swan U915: A Story of Survival
Three days ago I found a collared Tundra Swan in a flock of swans at Bear River MBR. The blue collar caught my eye and I took photos of the swan.
Just Weeks Away From Taking Uinta Ground Squirrel Photos
In just about five weeks I should be able to take my first of year Uinta Ground Squirrel photos up in the sage-covered, grassy parts of the Wasatch Mountains.
Migrating Sandhill Cranes On The Wing
I heard through the grapevine that Sandhill Cranes have returned to Farmington Bay WMA. Since the cranes are there they might be at other Utah locations too.
Luminous Snow-covered Promontory Mountains
While I was driving to the auto tour loop at Bear River MBR last week, I stopped to take photos of the luminous, snow-covered Promontory Mountains.
Murder Of American Crows Calling
To my delight, I heard and saw hundreds of American Crows at Farmington Bay WMA on my visit there early yesterday morning. The crows were great company.
My Shadow Plus The Wild Beauty of Bear River MBR
Yesterday morning while it was still dark I bundled up and drove up to soak in the wild beauty of Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge. I am so glad that I went.
Midwinter Daydreaming
I have spent time daydreaming about the birds of spring and summer recently because I have a touch of the midwinter blues. It has been a very gray winter.
Missing Our Neighborhood Bald Eagle
By this time in January I have usually already seen and photographed our neighborhood Bald Eagle that visits during the winter for a few weeks.
Squirrel Appreciation Day 2023
Today is Squirrel Appreciation Day around the globe. Love them, or hate them, there is no denying that they are fun, fascinating, beguiling, fuzzy creatures!
Woodhouse’s Scrub-Jay With Different Backgrounds
This morning I'm sharing two photos of the same Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay perched in the West Desert on the same juniper with two different backgrounds.
Rough-legged Hawk Staredown
One year ago this morning I was on the road to Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge where my best subject of the day was a male light morph Rough-legged Hawk.
My 2022 Year In Review
On this last day of the year it is time for my annual 2022 Year in Review post. In some ways 2022 has been great for me and in others not so good.
Some Mammals I Loved In 2022
This morning I am sharing some photos of the mammals I loved finding, seeing, photographing and having in my viewfinder in 2022.
Christmas Day American Kestrel
I photographed this Christmas Day American Kestrel in 2020 at Farmington Bay WMA. That Christmas Day was bright and sunny, today isn't going to be at all.
Wishing You A Bright And Peaceful Yule
Today, no matter where you are, no matter what you celebrate at this time of the year, I wish you a bright and peaceful Yule.
Cloudy And Gray Winter Solstice
My Winter Solstice was cloudy and gray. I wandered down to my local pond to take in my first day of winter views of the Wasatch Mountains plus a few birds.
Happy Winter Solstice 2022
Happy Winter Solstice! May the Winter Solstice bring to you the promise of endless brand new days.
Queenfisher – 2023 ABA Bird of the Year
The 2023 ABA Bird of the Year was revealed yesterday evening. The bird of the year is the Queenfisher, also known as the female Belted Kingfisher.