Chukar running on a snow covered rock
I spent the day photographing with a fellow photographer friend from Arizona, Brian Gatlin. Antelope Island State Park was slow, the only images I took were of the Chukar above.
Great Blue Heron trying to remove ice from its plumage
Farmington Bay WMA; on the other hand, was hopping. This Great Blue Heron; probably the same one I photographed a few days ago, was trying hard to get the ice off that had formed on the straggly part of its chest plumage.
Juvenile Black-crowned Night Heron near a bridge
Then there was this juvenile Black-crowned Night Heron standing in the open water near the second bridge. It also had ice hanging from its plumage.
Rough-legged Hawk immature
There was also cooperative immature Rough-legged Hawk perched on a bush near the road.
Perched American Barn Owl at Farmington Bay WMA
And this lovely American Barn Owl that probably couldn’t figure out why three glass lenses in the pickup were pointed at it along with one in a vehicle behind us. The owl obviously doesn’t know it has Star Power.
Some fun with birds from yesterday with great companionship. I can’t ask for more.
Life is good.
Mia
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Now THAT is my kinda day and you always come back with such fabulous shots!!!
Thank you Sherry, the day got better as it went on, at first I didn’t think we were going to get anything. Kind of like today, it started off gray and lightly snowing but right now it is sunny but I am home culling images!
Love the variety of birds. My fav is the barn owl. I have been following your posts for awhile now. Just love the coyote’s and Bison too. Keep the pics coming.
Thank you Lauren!
Great shots, my favorite is the Barn owl. Also enjoy the coyote and bison photos. I have been following your posts for awhile . Keep the beautiful pics coming.
I love that Barn Owl too Lauren, thanks for your comment.
Wow! Great day. All the photos are outstanding, but the ice on the plumage of the BCNH really caught my attention. Our shrubbery doesn’t get that much ice all winter, unless we forget to turn the sprinkler system off on an unusually cold night!
Dave, it was a great day and getting to finally meet Brian in person was awesome!
What a great roundup Mia.
Thanks much Maria!
I’ve heard of great-blue herons actually freezing in the water and not able to get out till it thaws. I was never quite sure whether or not to believe it… but your photo reminded me….
Merrill, I have heard of Sandhill Crane’s feet getting frozen into the water too. Brrr.. gives a chill even thinking about that.
Amazing photos! The birds look great with the snowy backgrounds.
Thank you Sam, I love these snowy backgrounds too.
Looks like you had a great day! Wonderful images, as usual! Of course, I can’t comprehend all that white stuff in the background or ice accumulating on feathers………..:)
–Wally
LOL Wally, just imagine the snow is sugar sand only ice cold! Thanks for commenting.
Super shots as always Mia! I love starting off a non-birding day with some ON The Wing Photography!
Laurence, I love starting off my day with Butlers Birds and Things! Your posts always make me laugh and I enjoy your birds & things 🙂
I stopped by Farmington Bay on my way home home from work yesterday and probably saw some of the same birds, but my pictures are only a fraction as good. Great photographs Mia!
Thank you Ken, we didn’t go by Farmington today, we headed north to Bear River and I kind of got skunked! Hope to get back to Farmington soon.
Mia…such beautiful bird pics!!! Love love the owl. And the night heron. I don’t see much of those. You are so are so fortunate.
Thanks Judy, the night herons can be a challenge to find at times. The juvenile blend into the habitat very well.
Beautiful birds, but I’m in love with the Barn Owl, precious.
Thanks Bob, that Barn Owl appeals to me very much too.
Wonderful post, as always, Mia!
Thank you Beverly.
It sounds like you had a wonderful day Mia, the photos are positively wonderful as usual:)
It was a wonderful day Susan! Thanks for your comment on these images.
The Chukar has such beautiful markings and the show up so strikingly against the snow backdrop . Nice work Mia…sounds like you all had a grand day out .
Thanks John, we did have a grand day out and it was especially nice because the day started off very gloomy and gray but the sun broke through and the birds came out!