Dawn arrives on the Greater Sage-Grouse Lek
Well, it is that time of the year. The Greater Sage-Grouse should be displaying on their leks, the White-tailed Prairie Dogs should be coming out of the burrows and flocks of Sandhill Cranes are already making their way north to their breeding grounds.
White-tailed Prairie Dog Sentry
I don’t always know what birds or animals I will see when I head out to photograph but in Utah one thing that I know is rock solid is the 100% chance of seeing and photographing some of the most stunning scenery in the world.
Which is why it is extremely important to keep those public lands in PUBLIC hands and away from the lawmakers hands on Capitol Hill and their cronies who want to destroy it. Don’t believe them when they say that the lands will stay public because that is definitely NOT true. We need to stop them. We need to be the sentries that protect our public lands.
Greater Sage-Grouse male waiting for a chance to mate
I am heading out today for a short trip to look for Greater Sage-Grouse, White-tailed Prairie Dogs, and the other birds and animals that call the sagebrush steppe their home.
Life is good.
Mia
Click here to see more of my Greater Sage-Grouse photos plus facts and information about this species.
Click here to see more of my White-tailed Prairie Dog photos plus facts and information about this species.
Nice pictures, lovely colors. These birds are fascinating.
I enjoyed your post today and wish you well on your travels. I’m also on the road Friday.
Excited to see my 7-year old grand-daughter and my son’s family again.
Beautiful images Mia. Love the commentary. We have to believe in stewardship of the resources as the early Indians did. They gave back
at every opportunity.
You speak for me….thank you!!! Stay strong and continue to speak out, verbally and pictorially….
Nice!!!
SO in agreement, Mia!! I was happy when President Clinton made Grand Staircase a national park. Good for him, better for us! Man will continue to exploit this earth until there is nothing left and all in the name of greed and power. Love the images as always. Thank you for caring and sharing your gifts, Mia.