Immature White-crowned Sparrow Molting To Adult Plumage
My post today is an image of an immature White-crowned Sparrow molting into adult plumage and two images showing a juvenile and an adult for comparison.
An American Pipit with a spider and the boulder behind it
I was able to get a few images of an American Pipit with a spider two days ago while photographing the Peregrine Falcon from the Antelope Island causeway.
Young Peregrine Falcon and the Great Salt Lake
The Great Salt Lake this time of the year is full of ducks and that means that there is ample food in the area for this young Peregrine Falcon.
Flock of Northern Shovelers feeding on the Great Salt Lake
Last December on the way off of Antelope Island I saw huge flocks of Northern Shovelers feeding on the Great Salt Lake and liked how they appeared through my viewfinder.
Peregrine Falcon on a Tumbleweed Perch
I was delighted to have a minute or two with this immature Peregrine Falcon on a tumbleweed perch in northern Utah. It made my day.
Clark’s Grebe Taking A Drink
I photographed this Clark's Grebe taking a drink the end of October at Farmington Bay WMA near the four way.
Great Horned Owl in a blizzard
Almost three years ago I photographed this adult Great Horned Owl in a blizzard near the entrance to Antelope Island State Park.
Male American Kestrel fluffed up on a cold Utah morning
While working on my new photo galleries I came across this image of a male American Kestrel fluffed up on a cold Utah morning taken back in the winter of 2010.
Common Merganser Drakes in the Winter
I haven't posted any Common Mergansers lately and today I thought I would because we should start seeing them soon here in northern Utah.
Wintertime and Pied-billed Grebes
With the forecast of possible snow this week I've been thinking about how much fun it can be to photograph Pied-billed Grebes in the wintertime again.
California Gull portrait in falling rain
I photographed this California Gull back in May on Antelope Island State Park in falling rain and like the streaks of rain in the frame.
Male American Kestrel Taking Off From A Nest Box
I photographed this male American Kestrel a few days ago at Farmington Bay WMA as it flew out of a nest box.
Clark’s Grebe In Flight – I May Never Get Images Like These Again
I took images of a Clark's Grebe in flight yesterday and I will probably never be able to do that again because they only fly at night.
Snow Storm and a Wandering Coyote Three Years Ago Today
Three years ago today snow was falling in the Salt Lake Valley, Frary Peak on Antelope Island State Park was white and snow squalls were making their way over Farmington Bay WMA.
Juvenile Pied-billed Grebe and Autumn Reflections
While at Farmington Bay WMA two days ago I couldn't resist photographing this juvenile Pied-billed Grebe in one of the ponds because of the wonderful reflections on the water.
Clark’s Grebe and Ring-billed Gull Skirmish – The Clark’s Grebe Wins
I spent a few hours at Farmington Bay WMA yesterday and was able to witness a very brief skirmish between a Clark's Grebe that had a fish in its bill and a Ring-billed Gull that tried to steal the fish.
Migrating Least Sandpiper at Farmington Bay
The only time I see Least Sandpipers here in Utah is when they are migrating through the Great Basin hub of the Pacific Flyway.
A Few Birds From Yesterday At Farmington Bay
The light was beautiful yesterday morning at Farmington Bay WMA and I was able to photograph a few species if birds including this juvenile Northern Harrier flying over the marsh.
Bald Eagle landing on ice in a fog at Farmington Bay WMA
During the winter Farmington Bay has a large population of overwintering Bald Eagles that migrate down from northern states and Canada.
Female American Kestrel On A Snowy Waterfowl Sign
Last winter I photographed this lovely little female American Kestrel at Farmington Bay WMA after a snow fall as she perched on a "Waterfowl Resting Area" sign.
Autumn Teasels and a Song Sparrow
I did get some images of the Song and White-crowned Sparrows on the wild rose and I like how this Song Sparrow had its back to me but gave me a nice head turn over its shoulder.
Killdeer in Morning Light
I believe that the first shorebirds I ever noticed as a very young girl were Killdeer and I think I noticed them mostly because they were so noisy.
Female American Kestrel at Farmington Bay
Male American Kestrels usually grab the show with their bright colors and bold patterns but I think the females are equally as stunning.
Keeping An Eye On The Sky For Rough-legged Hawks
It is early October but I am already starting to get excited about seeing my first of the season Rough-legged Hawks.
Bison Bulls Fighting In The Snow And Missing My Camera Blues
This photo of Bison bulls fighting in the snow on Antelope Island State Park was taken the end of December 2014 with the Nikon D810 using a high ISO because it was so dreary that morning
Drake Northern Pintail at Farmington Bay on a January Day
I've been thinking about this upcoming winter wondering if we will get a normal amount of snow and of course about the birds I will see on cold mornings at Farmington Bay.
It Is Good To Realize…
It wasn't very birdy yesterday on Antelope Island State Park but the views were spectacular and I simply felt good to be alive surrounded by the beauty.
Greater Yellowlegs at Farmington Bay
I've been able to photograph several shorebird species the past week and although Greater Yellowlegs are common at Farmington Bay WMA I still think they are quite lovely.
A Lifer for Me – Pectoral Sandpiper at Farmington Bay WMA
It isn't every day that I add a lifer to the list of shorebirds I have seen and photographed but yesterday I did when I saw and photographed a Pectoral Sandpiper.
Snowy Egrets at Farmington Bay
Farmington Bay's Snowy Egrets were the birds I photographed most yesterday because they were cooperative and because they were active, very active.