Relaxing Foggy Fall Morning At Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
My recent trip to Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma didn’t result in many bird photos, but it did gift me with some foggy scenery images.
Northern Cottonmouth Close Ups
I was excited to see and photograph a Northern Cottonmouth on a gravel road at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge last week. The snake was very cooperative.
My Lifer Bobcat Photos At Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Yesterday morning, I took my first Bobcat photos at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, thanks to my dear friend Steve Creek letting me know where it was.
American Beaver At Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge
Yesterday morning, I had a wonderful surprise when an American beaver surfaced close to the Sandy Creek Bridge at Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge.
Roadside Swamp Rabbit At Tishomingo NWR
This Swamp Rabbit photo is from my second visit to Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge. I was on a gravel road as far as I could go before turning around when I saw it.
Red Admiral Butterfly in Oklahoma
Even though I used to see Red Admiral butterflies in Utah, I am still excited to see so many of this butterfly species here in Oklahoma and in Texas too.
Tishomingo Wildlife Management Unit Views Plus A Sunbathing Turkey Vulture
I wandered around Tishomingo Wildlife Management Unit yesterday morning. It was gorgeous and peaceful! I know I will go back to explore it again soon.
My Lifer Northern Cottonmouth/Water Moccasin Photos
While I was at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge yesterday, I took photos of my lifer adult Northern Cottonmouth, aka Water Moccasin, on one of the roads there.
Great Blue Herons At The Farmington Bay WMA Rookery
Yesterday morning, I was surprised to find Great Blue Herons already at the nests of the rookery at Farmington Bay WMA. There were more than twenty herons.
Common Raven – My First Of Year Bird 2024
My first bird of the year for 2024 was a Common Raven I found yesterday morning on my way out to the auto tour loop of Bear River MBR.
Common Raven Pair At Bear River MBR
On at least my last three trips up to Bear River MBR, I have found a Common Raven pair in the same general area of the north side of the auto tour route.
Roadside Common Raven – Why I Adore These Birds
While I was driving the auto tour route at Bear River MBR two days ago, I was tickled to photograph a roadside Common Raven in lovely, bright morning light.
I Heard Barred Owl Calls Last Night
Last night, around 9 p.m., I listened to Barred Owl calls. Before Utah birders get excited, I heard those calls courtesy of my niece, Kristal, from Virginia.
Day At Mount Magazine State Park With Steve Creek
I've been meaning to share these images taken on a June day spent with my dear friend Steve Creek from Mount Magazine State Park in Arkansas for weeks.
Fun Photographing A Road-Crossing Crawdad At Sequoyah NWR
Some experiences in the field almost feel like tall tales when I try to write about them. This road-crossing crawdad story from Sequoyah NWR is one of those.
Young White-tailed Deer Buck At Sequoyah NWR
On my first trip to Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge I was delighted to take a series of photos of a White-tailed Deer buck in velvet crossing a gravel road.
Young Barred Owl At Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
This is the same young Barred Owl that I shared in my post yesterday which was photographed at Sequoya National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Spring Wild Turkey Photos With Snow
Three years ago by this date I was already taking Wild Turkey photos in the canyons of the sky island mountains of the West Desert of Utah.
Communing With Sandhill Cranes
I've been thinking a lot about Sandhill Cranes recently so I am going back in time to nine years ago today when I photographed them in Wayne County, Utah.
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.
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.
Urban Birds – Parking Lot American Crow
The fog was so thick yesterday morning that I decided to stay near home and focus on urban birds. My first one of the day was an American Crow in a parking lot.
Fall Views At Bear River MBR
Yes, I go to Bear River MBR to find and photograph birds, but I also go there to unwind and find comfort in the marsh and the magnificent surroundings.
Jaywalking Wild Turkey Pictures
Three days ago, while I was in northern Utah I found some jaywalking Wild Turkey hens near some ranchlands, which made me chuckle out loud.
Autumn Ruffed Grouse Photos
A Ruffed Grouse in the shadows of the mountain peaks to the east was my best bird on a cool autumn morning yesterday. When I spotted the grouse, I was elated.
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.
Chunky Uinta Ground Squirrel In July
Last Friday I couldn't resist photographing a chunky Uinta Ground Squirrel I found standing next to a road high in the Wasatch Mountains.
Yearling Mule Deer Buck In The Wasatch Mountains
I drove up into the Wasatch Mountains yesterday. My Jeep got pretty muddy and one highlight of my morning was when I photographed this yearling Mule Deer buck.
Spring Male Yellow-headed Blackbird Portraits
When I was up in northern Utah two days ago there was a male Yellow-headed Blackbird that was so close that all I could do was take portraits of him.
Swallow Photos
Today I wanted to share swallow photos that show the six species of swallows I see and photograph in northern Utah while they are here for their nesting season.