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About Mia McPherson

I am Mia McPherson. I became seriously passionate about bird photography while living in Florida. After my move West in 2009 I have spent much of my time photographing birds in Utah, Idaho, Montana, and beyond. As a nature lover, bird and wildlife photographer, I have a passion for capturing the beauty and grace of birds and wildlife in their natural habitats.
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Immature Song Sparrow Photos

By |August 13th, 2023|Categories: Birds, Morgan County, Song Sparrows, Summit County, Utah, Wasatch Mountains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Last week, while I was up in the Wasatch Mountain Range, I took several immature Song Sparrow photos in different areas of the mountains.

Least Chipmunk – Too Cute To Pass By

By |August 12th, 2023|Categories: Least Chipmunks, Summit County, Utah, Wasatch Mountains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Even though this Least Chipmunk was too close, it was simply too cute to pass by just two days ago when I was in the high country of the Wasatch Mountains.

Great Blue Heron And Azolla at Sequoyah NWR

By |August 9th, 2023|Categories: Birds, Great Blue Herons, Oklahoma, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

A quick post about a Great Blue Heron hunting for breakfast in Azolla at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in June in Oklahoma.

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Raccoon Images From Sequoyah NWR

By |August 3rd, 2023|Categories: Oklahoma, Raccoons, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

When I visited Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge with my friend Steve Creek, I was tickled to take several Raccoon images from various locations at the refuge.

Young And Adult Blue Jay Photos From Arkansas

By |August 1st, 2023|Categories: Arkansas, Birds, Blue Jays, Sebastian County|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

This morning, I am sharing young and adult Blue Jay photos that I took from my dear friend Steve Creek's deck while I was staying with him in Arkansas.

Variegated Fritillary Butterfly At Sequoyah NWR

By |July 30th, 2023|Categories: Oklahoma, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, Variegated Fritillary Butterflies|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Today I am sharing three Variegated Fritillary butterfly photos that I took at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge when I visited my friend, Steve Creek, in June.

Showy Milkweed, Raindrops, And My Mom

By |July 28th, 2023|Categories: Morgan County, Showy Milkweed, Utah, Wasatch Mountains, Wildflowers|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Yesterday I photographed these Showy Milkweed blooms in a summer rain. I'd gone up into the Wasatch Mountains to seek some solitude even though it was cloudy.

Carolina Chickadee Images From Arkansas

By |July 27th, 2023|Categories: Arkansas, Carolina Chickadees, Sebastian County|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

I was thrilled to take scores of Carolina Chickadee images when I was in Arkansas, from the comfort of my friend Steve Creek's deck while I visited with him.

Horned Passalus Beetle Photos From Oklahoma

By |July 26th, 2023|Categories: Horned Passalus Beetles, Oklahoma, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

I'm focusing on beetles this morning. More precisely, I'm sharing Horned Passalus Beetle photos that I took at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.

Young White-tailed Deer Buck At Sequoyah NWR

By |July 25th, 2023|Categories: Oklahoma, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, White-tailed Deer|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

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 Uinta Ground Squirrel Close Up Photos

By |July 21st, 2023|Categories: Summit County, Uinta Ground Squirrels, Utah, Wasatch Mountains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Last week while I was up in the high country of the Wasatch Mountains, I was able to take a few Uinta Ground Squirrel close up photos next to the road.

Red-headed Woodpecker Photos From Sequoyah NWR

By |July 20th, 2023|Categories: Birds, Oklahoma, Red-headed Woodpeckers, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

These Red-headed Woodpecker photos were taken last month at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. I had one great day with this species in two spots on the refuge.

3000 Daily Posts In A Row Milestone

By |July 19th, 2023|Categories: Birds, Clark County, Idaho, Milestone, Targhee National Forest, Williamson's Sapsuckers|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Today is a milestone day for me. I'm celebrating the fact that I have shared 3000 daily posts here at On The Wing Photography in a row.

American Lotus And Dragonflies

By |July 18th, 2023|Categories: American Lotus, Eastern Pondhawks, Oklahoma, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Today's post is about American Lotus, dragonflies, and the rich habitat of Reeve's Slough at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in northeastern Oklahoma.

Great Egret And Azolla At Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

By |July 16th, 2023|Categories: Birds, Great Egrets, Oklahoma, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

When I visited my friend Steve Creek, I photographed this Great Egret at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. The red vegetation floating on the water is azolla.

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