My Story Timeline
I write about the true stories behind my images and share them on my site. One day, I might write about birds; the next, about an insect; and the following day, I might focus on a specific location. Each of these stories revolves around nature, my connection to it, or my concerns about preserving our natural world. This journal primarily serves as a collection of factual accounts from my journeys in the field.
While my primary passion is for birds, since everything in nature is interconnected, I photograph everything and write about it all. My life has always been intertwined with nature, and I hope it always will be.
Best wishes,
Mia
Common Raven in flight on a winter day
Ravens aren't easy to get close to on Antelope Island State Park so I was happy to photograph this Common Raven in flight two days ago.
Great Egret resting in snow at Farmington Bay WMA
I was quite pleased to find this Great Egret resting in snow yesterday while I was photographing other birds at the WMA.
Adult Coyote Walking The Shoreline Of The Great Salt Lake
Last January I photographed this coyote walking the shoreline of the Great Salt Lake with two other coyotes, they were close to the causeway and I took a couple hundred images of them that day.
Canada Goose calling in the snow
I think I am as excited as this Canada Goose calling in the snow that I photographed in February of 2013 along the causeway to Antelope Island State Park.
Pied-billed Grebe With A Large Fish
When a few of the grebes caught sight of this Pied-billed Grebe with a large fish they started to chase it over the water.
Mule Deer buck in fog on Antelope Island State Park
Yesterday I was able to photograph this Mule Deer buck in fog on Antelope Island State Park as he and another buck trailed after some does.
Clark’s Grebe and its prey
Earlier this year I photographed this Clark's Grebe and its prey at Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge in northern Utah.
Horn sheath growth in Pronghorns
Pronghorns' unique horns shed the sheath yearly, making their horn sheath growth an interesting subject as they are the only ungulate with this characteristic.
Wilson’s Snipe resting in snow – Two Years Ago Today
Two years ago today I photographed this Wilson's Snipe resting in snow at Farmington Bay WMA, it was bitter cold and snow covered the ground.
Sunset Paints the Sky at Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge
The are times when I feel that the sunset paints the sky with vibrant colors and although the earth seems muted at twilight its still anchors me.
Saving the Greater Sage-Grouse One Lek at a Time
The recent decision to not list Greater Sage-Grouse under the Endangered Species Act is seen by some as a "good thing" and by others a "bad thing". So, perhaps we can be more productive if we start saving the Greater Sage-Grouse one lek at a time.
Atlantic Ghost Crab at Fort De Soto County Park
I am not sure why this particular Ghost Crab was out of its burrow during the day but I was happy that I had the opportunity to photograph it.
Portrait of a Fledgling Great Horned Owl
When I can be close enough to see into the eyes of a fledgling Great Horned Owl and take a portrait of it I feel honored and enchanted.
Five O’clock Great-tailed Grackle Cacophony
Since the freezing temperatures arrived in my neighborhood I have been listening to a five o'clock Great-tailed Grackle cacophony nightly.
Immature White-crowned Sparrow Close Up
Getting close up images of wild birds is always a thrill for me and having this immature White-crowned Sparrow come in close enough for portrait was a pleasure on the last day of November.
Redhead Hen on the Bear River
I photographed this Redhead hen yesterday morning at the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge as she floated on the Bear River.
High Key Northern Flicker Image
My favorite image from photographing yesterday at Farmington Bay WMA is this high key Northern Flicker image taken near Glover's Pond.
Trio of Brown Pelicans Over The Gulf of Mexico
Brown Pelicans are nearly as common in coastal Florida as Canada Geese are here in Utah but they are birds and I find them all appealing.
Pair of Canada Geese on ice at Farmington Bay
Canada Geese are very common here in northern Utah and in other parts of North America.
Two Late Migrating Willets and Exposed Bioherms
While looking for odd ducks on the Great Salt Lake yesterday I spotted two late migrating Willets on what I thought was an exposed sandbar.
Snow on Antelope Island and Wave Cloud Formations
On the way to Farmington Bay WMA heading south on I-15 I saw some strange, wave cloud formations over the Wasatch Mountains.
Panning, Motion, Low Light and a Coyote Blur
Low light, a slow shutter speed, panning and a Coyote in motion all combined to create this Coyote blur image.
Red-breasted Merganser Portrait
There has only been a few times that I have had the opportunity to get a Red-breasted Merganser portrait and each time it occurred in Florida.
Wild Rose Hips And An Immature White-crowned Sparrow
I was happy yesterday to take this image of an immature White-crowned Sparrow perched with wild rose hips in the frame too.
Juvenile Northern Harrier perched on a post
I photographed this juvenile Northern Harrier as it perched on a post near Goose Egg Island at Farmington Bay.
American Coot Running On Water
About two weeks ago I photographed this American Coot running on water at Farmington Bay WMA.
Forster’s Tern in a Canada Goose nest
This Forster's Tern wasn't trying to take over this Canada Goose nest when I photographed it but it might look that way in this image.
Possibly My Last Western Grebe Images Of The Year
This Western Grebe might be the last one I photograph this year because it appears that most of them have migrated for the winter.
Greater Sage-Grouse in Wayne County, Utah
Since the snow has started to fall in the high country of Utah I have started thinking about Greater Sage-Grouse again.
Battle scarred Mule Deer buck on Antelope Island
I saw a handsome but battle scarred Mule Deer buck yesterday walking briskly through a field with his head held high near the Bridger Bay campground on Antelope Island State Park.