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.
Snowy Egret Photos – Farmington Bay Opening Day
Yesterday was kind of an opening day at Farmington Bay and the Snowy Egret show was the highlight of the day.
Snowy Egret In Flight
The reports of snow in the mountains made me think of this Snowy Egret photo I took in August of 2017 with the Promontory Mountains in the background.
Great Blue Heron In The High Country
It has been a week now since I photographed this Great Blue Heron and have been able to get out into the field because of smoke, wind, fire, and rain.
Great Blue Heron and Mountain Goldenbanner
Yesterday I wrote about a Golden Eagle in the Wasatch Mountains. Today I am writing about "golden" again. Blooming Mountain Goldenbanner and a Great Blue Heron.
Spring Black-crowned Night Heron Butt Shot
Some photos just make me laugh and this spring Black-crowned Night Heron butt shot image does just that.
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.
Great Blue Heron Foraging In A Farm Pond
Two days ago the second bird I photographed was a Great Blue Heron foraging in a farm pond just after sunrise in Box Elder County.
Spring Great Blue Heron Photos
The first Great Blue Heron was quietly wading through the water in search of prey and the second heron was looking at something in the distance.
Great Egret In The Marsh Of Bear River MBR
One week ago today I found a Great Egret in the marshy wetlands of Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge that was close enough to photograph.
Winter Great Blue Heron In Flight
I'm keeping it simple today and sharing a single photo of a winter Great Blue Heron in flight over the marsh at Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge.
Photographing Winter Birds
I spent a couple of hours yesterday photographing winter birds at Farmington Bay WMA and closer to home in the morning and afternoon.
Immature Great Blue Heron On Ice
Three days ago I photographed an immature Great Blue Heron on ice from the auto tour route at Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge.
Second Winter Black-crowned Night Heron
Yesterday morning at Farmington Bay I found and photographed a second winter Black-crowned Night Heron at the edge of the frozen marsh.
Immature Great Blue Heron On Christmas Day
One of my Christmas Day gifts from Mother Nature was the chance to photograph an immature Great Blue Heron in a field.
Five Bird Photos From Christmas Day 2020
Much to my delight I was able to photograph some birds on Christmas Day at Farmington Bay WMA yesterday morning.
Christmas Day Bird Photos Thru The Years
Today I wanted to share some of the Christmas Day bird photos I have taken through the years out in the field and close to home.
Great Blue Heron Resting On A Goose Nest
When I found this Great Blue Heron resting on a man made goose nest yesterday morning at Farmington Bay WMA I knew I wanted to photograph it.
Still Life – Great Blue Heron And Its Reflection
Great Blue Herons are very patient hunters and there are times when they are hunting that they move so slowly that it is barely perceptible.
Photographing An Immature Great Blue Heron At Farmington Bay
Three days ago I spotted an immature Great Blue Heron resting at the edge of the water at Farmington Bay WMA and couldn't resist taking photos of it.
Great Blue Herons Aren’t Really Blue – So What’s Up With Their Name?
The name "Great Blue Heron" has always seemed off to me because these large herons are much more gray than they are blue.
Immature Great Blue Heron – With And Without The Hand Of Man
Is one of these immature Great Blue Heron images more visually appealing than the other? That depends on the personal tastes of the person viewing them.
Glowing Snowy Egret In A Ray Of Morning Light
The stark contrast of the white plumage of the Snowy Egret against the darkness of shadows on the vegetation and water made the egret appear to glow.
One Funny Snowy Egret Photo
September is a marvelous time for photographing Snowy Egrets in the freshwater marshes that surround the Great Salt Lake.
Photographing My First Green Heron In Northern Utah
It was a terrific "season opener" for me yesterday thanks to my keen observation skills at Farmington Bay WMA with a Green Heron, one-eared Long-tailed Weasel and a one-eyed American White Pelican.
Resting Great Blue Herons In The Wasatch Mountains
I'm actually more than a touch fascinated by the Great Blue Herons I see, observe and photograph in the higher altitudes of the Wasatch Mountains.
Great Blue Heron Standing In A Mountain Creek
When I found this Great Blue Heron standing on a rock surrounded by the fast moving waters of a mountain creek I knew I wanted photos of it.
My First Of Year Snowy Egret Sightings
Three days ago I spotted my first of the year Snowy Egret at Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge when two egrets flew out of a ditch on the way to the auto tour loop.
Green Heron In A Maple Swamp At Saw Grass Lake Park
This Green Heron was photographed not long after I first started focusing on and photographing birds while I still lived in Florida.
Adult White-faced Ibis In Breeding Plumage
When White-faced Ibis are in breeding plumage it is easy to see how they got their common name, in nonbreeding plumage, not so much.