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
Redhead Ducks in Salt Lake County
Last February; when there was actually snow on the ground, I photographed a pair of Redhead ducks at a pond near where I live.
Three Frames Of A Western Grebe
I photographed this Western Grebe at Farmington Bay WMA in October of 2104, all of the images are of the same grebe but with a slight change in direction the look of the water is different.
Juvenile Northern Harrier at Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge and Tundra Swans calling
On the way out of the refuge in an area I have heard called Curlew Flats I spotted this juvenile Northern Harrier on the ground and was able to take a few images of it before it lifted off with prey in its talons.
A Few Quiet Moments With A Black-bellied Plover At Low Tide
Shorebirds. They were what sparked my passion for bird photography. They were what drew me back to the Gulf Coast of Florida as much as I could be there.
Swainson’s Hawk Juvenile In Low Light
I wonder if this juvenile Swainson's made the long migration to South America and if I will see it again in the Centennial Valley of Montana this spring.
Failed Quest for Gold – Golden Eagles That Is
It never, ever fails that when I have an opportunity to photograph Golden Eagles something always goes wrong.
Dreaming of Sandhill Cranes
Last night I only had dreams about Sandhill Cranes but it won't be long before I will be seeing and hearing them for real. I can barely wait.
Ranching, Trophic Cascades And Predator Control
This isn't just just a Henry Mountain Range issue, it is a Utah issue. It is an issue where ever there are Coyotes, cattle, rabbits, hares and voles.
Trumpeter Swans of the Centennial Valley
One of the locations I am daydreaming about is the Centennial Valley of Montana and the birds I find there.
I’m a real sucker for birds
I will photograph birds big and small, those that are flashy and those that are dull. From rare to common it doesn't matter to me.
American Coots – Big Foot Birds
Early in January I was able to photograph a few American Coots as they walked on ice at Farmington Bay Waterfowl Management area and marveled again at how big their feet are.
Northern Harrier Searching For Prey Along The Antelope Island Causeway
Three days ago I had fun photographing a Northern Harrier searching for prey along the Antelope Island Causeway
Fluffy Male Horned Lark
Three days ago I didn't just have fun with Coyotes on Antelope Island State Park I also had fun with this fluffy male Horned Lark.
Antelope Island’s Coyotes On A Bright Winter Day
Yesterday was a Coyote kind of day for me seeing two Coyotes fight, a pair chase off an intruding Coyote and another pair with an intruding Coyote following them.
Calling Juvenile Burrowing Owl
The first year I after I moved to Utah was great for photographing Burrowing Owls and their young both on Antelope Island State Park and the causeway to it.
A Few Winter Birds At Farmington Bay And Flapping Wings
Maybe when the weather clears tomorrow I'll be able to get back out Farmington Bay to photograph more birds.
Great Egrets – Big White Wading Birds
After posting Great Blue Heron images yesterday I decided to post images of Great Egrets which are also a large wading bird species this morning.
Few Minutes Up Close With A Great Blue Heron On The Florida Coast
Photographing this bird brought back memories of a day I spotted a Great Blue Heron struggling because it was caught in a trotline in the Chattahoochee River in Georgia
Western Meadowlark And Kingfisher Catching Some Sunshine
It was lovely to see the sunshine yesterday and to have the Western Meadowlark and Belted Kingfisher in my viewfinder.
Making The Most Out Of Low Light Conditions
The last bird I photographed was this male Belted Kingfisher and I was surprised that it stuck around as long as it did.
Lone Coyote On The Shore Of The Great Salt Lake
Even when the light is cruddy I can't resist taking images of Coyotes no matter where I spot them.
Pronghorn Buck In Rut
Watching this Pronghorn sniffing the ground and chasing another buck in the area was fascinating to me.
Its a Hard Knock Life – Western Meadowlark
This Western meadowlark image was taken January 2nd on Antelope Island after a snow fall and it made me think of how hard life can be for these birds.
Bald Eagle On A Lofty Perch
I can not imagine not being able to raise my lens and see Bald Eagles through my viewfinder as a bird photographer and nature lover.
Bison Bull In A Morning Fog
Every once in a while though the winter sun would penetrate through the fog and it was during one of those moments that I photographed this frost-covered bison bull as it rested in the grasses.
Juvenile White-crowned Sparrow Close Ups
Earlier this week I was able to photograph a juvenile White-crowned Sparrow up close while it fed on sagebrush seeds on Antelope Island State Park.
Mercur Canyon Mountain Bluebird
Yesterday while looking for birds to photograph I was enchanted by this Mercur Canyon Mountain Bluebird male while in Tooele County, Utah.
Three Coyote Day
Yesterday I had a three Coyote day on the causeway to Antelope Island State Park, one was by itself and the other two were traveling together.
White on White – Tundra Swan Delight
I wasn't expecting much from the images but to my delight I liked the effect of the white Tundra Swans on the pure white snow.
Missing Antelope Island’s Chukars
Except for one fleeting glance of a Chukar at the end of November I have not seen Chukars on Antelope Island for several months.