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.
December Snow Storm Plus An American Coot
Yesterday, after I cleared the snow off of my Jeep for the first time, I drove down to my neighborhood pond in a December snow storm to enjoy the snow.
Glowing Sunset In The Heart Of A Spruce Tree
For a brief period of time in December when conditions are right I can see the glowing sunset in the heart of my neighbor's spruce tree each year.
Female American Kestrel – Urban Birds
I was thrilled to have this female American Kestrel in my neighborhood and viewfinder after an overnight snow fell two days ago.
Crabapples, Snow And Male House Finch Photos
After I cleared the snow from my Jeep yesterday morning, I went out for a bit and took a few male House Finch photos as they feasted on crabapples.
Canada Goose Tracks In Snow
While I was out walking yesterday, I stopped at a neighborhood pond and saw fresh Canada Goose tracks in the snow. I felt that I had to take photos of them.
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.
Bright Winter Light VS A Winter Whiteout
Earlier this year I photographed a Tundra Swan in bright winter light that today I am comparing to another swan image I took in winter whiteout conditions.
Urban Ring-billed Gull Adult
Yesterday I wrote that a mini-bike scared the birds at my local pond two days ago. This urban Ring-billed Gull didn't fly off. It stood its ground.
West Desert Dark Morph Ferruginous Hawk
Nearly three years have passed since I found, pointed out, and photographed this stunning dark morph Ferruginous Hawk in the West Desert of Utah.
Canada Geese On A Snowy Day
After the hottest summer on record here in the Salt Lake Valley, I am looking forward to photographing Canada Geese on snowy days close to home.
Golden Cottonwood Leaf On Fresh Snow
Yesterday morning I had planned on walking along the Jordan River after the sun came up and when I saw that there was fresh snow on the ground I was even more excited.
Under The Weather
For the first time this winter, snow fell at home yesterday night. Although the snow didn't stick, it is a sign of the weather changing.
Juvenile Green-tailed and Spotted Towhee Side By Side
Until two days ago I had never gotten photos of a juvenile Green-tailed and young Spotted Towhee in the same frame so I was thrilled when I saw them fly in.
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.
Low Light Male Mountain Bluebird
Two days ago while I was high in the Wasatch Mountains this adult male Mountain Bluebird landed close enough for me to take photos of him.
Spring Ruby-crowned Kinglet Photos
Yesterday morning I spent some time high in the Wasatch Mountains and came home with a few Ruby-crowned Kinglet photos that I liked enough to share.
Male Red-winged Blackbird In Front Of A Ranch Pond
I photographed this male Red-winged Blackbird in front of a ranch pond two days ago when it felt like spring in northern Utah. This morning there is snow on the ground.
Young Great Blue Heron In Front Of The Promontory Mountains
I liked this image of an immature Great Blue Heron flying in front of the snow covered Promontory Mountains even though the heron is small in the frame.
Ducks On The Wing Over The Marsh At Bear River MBR
I took this photo of ducks on the wing over the marsh on my most recent trip up to the wetlands of Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge.
Drake Northern Pintail Lift Off Images
I drove up to Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge yesterday morning and came home with some drake Northern Pintail lift off images that I am pleased with.
Northern Utah Winter Waterfowl Photo
The photo I liked the most from yesterday was of winter waterfowl on a small pond with mist rising from the water and hoar frost covering the vegetation.
Adult Bald Eagle Resting On An Icy Wetland
Earlier this month I watched as this adult Bald Eagle flew in and landed on an ice shelf to take a rest on the wetlands of Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge.
February Tundra Swan Photos Plus Some Very Early Sandhill Cranes
Late last month I mentioned that I hadn't yet gotten the Tundra Swan photos that I wanted to take. Yesterday at Bear River MBR I was delighted to remedy that situation.
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.
Groundhog Day 2022 – What It Means To Me In Utah
Groundhog Day is simply another day where I grow even more concerned about life giving water here in Utah. I'm not superstitious. I rely on facts.
Tundra Swans On Ice And Open Water
I haven't yet gotten the photos of Tundra Swans this year that I would like to take but that won't stop me from sharing some that I have taken this winter.
White Feather Floating On A Pond
A few days ago I came across this image of a snow white feather floating on a pond when I went down a rabbit hole into my photo archives.
Light Morph Adult Male Rough-legged Hawk In The Wasatch Mountains
Yesterday I photographed a light morph adult male Rough-legged Hawk perched in a tree in the Wasatch Mountains.