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
Young Great Blue Heron In Front Of The Promontory Mountains
I liked this image of an immature Great Blue Heron flying in front of the snow covered Promontory Mountains even though the heron is small in the frame.
Looking For My First Of Year Sage Thrasher
March 13th is an anniversary of sorts for me. The date is the earliest that I have seen and photographed a Sage Thrasher in northern Utah.
Ducks On The Wing Over The Marsh At Bear River MBR
I took this photo of ducks on the wing over the marsh on my most recent trip up to the wetlands of Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge.
Fifteen Tundra Swan Photos For Swan Day 2022
This past Monday while I was enjoying the peace and solitude of the auto tour route at Bear River MBR I took hundreds of Tundra Swan photos from inside my Jeep.
Adult Bald Eagle Resting On Ice
Earlier this week I took a few adult Bald Eagle on ice photos at Bear River MBR from the west side of the twelve mile auto tour loop at the refuge.
Four Double-crested Cormorants Resting On The Bank Of The Bear River
After driving the auto tour loop at Bear River MBR two days ago I stopped to photograph four Double-crested Cormorants resting on the bank of the Bear River.
Drake Northern Pintail Lift Off Images
I drove up to Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge yesterday morning and came home with some drake Northern Pintail lift off images that I am pleased with.
Tundra Swan In Flight In Early Morning Light
I took this Tundra Swan photo on my most recent trip up to Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge when I came upon hundreds of these swans on the marsh.
American Tree Sparrow On A Fragrant Sumac
This morning I am sharing a simple photo of an American Tree Sparrow perched in a Fragrant Sumac that I took last month near a freshwater seep in the desert.
Swallow Photos
Today I wanted to share swallow photos that show the six species of swallows I see and photograph in northern Utah while they are here for their nesting season.
Adult Pied-billed Grebe In Breeding Plumage
While I was at my local pond three days ago this Pied-billed Grebe in breeding plumage caught my eyes because of its attitude.
Lesser Scaup Hen And Drake At Bear River MBR
On my last trip up to Bear River MBR I had a brief opportunity to photograph a Lesser Scaup hen next to the auto tour loop as she flapped her wings.
Two Bald Eagle Images From Bear River MBR
The first bird I photographed on the last day of February was an adult Bald Eagle in the soft morning light who was perched on a leaning wooden post.
Immature Snow Goose Close Up Photos
I drove up to Bear River MBR yesterday morning and was thrilled to be able to photograph an immature Snow Goose resting on the frost covered ground.
Desert Red-tailed Hawk – It Is Nest Building Time
Among the birds I found was a desert dwelling Red-tailed Hawk adult who was busy refurbishing a nest on a cliff face.
Northern Utah Winter Waterfowl Photo
The photo I liked the most from yesterday was of winter waterfowl on a small pond with mist rising from the water and hoar frost covering the vegetation.
Adult Bald Eagle Resting On An Icy Wetland
Earlier this month I watched as this adult Bald Eagle flew in and landed on an ice shelf to take a rest on the wetlands of Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge.
The Golden Eagle – Utah’s Official State Bird Of Prey
This morning I would like to celebrate the State of Utah's newly designated official state bird of prey, the Golden Eagle.
Singing Male Red-winged Blackbird And A Birthday Wish
I photographed this singing male Red-winged Blackbird earlier this month while enjoying the marshes and wetlands of Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge.
Great Blue Heron On The Bear River
On my last trip up to Bear River MBR when I found a Great Blue Heron warming up on the bank of the Bear River I considered not taking any images of it.
Drake Hooded Merganser On The Bear River
Earlier this month I stopped to take photos of a drake Hooded Merganser floating on the Bear River before the sun lit up that part of the refuge.
Trumpeter Swan Photos From Bear River MBR
When I was at Bear River MBR two days ago I was excited to be able to take a nice series of Trumpeter Swan photos on the west side of the auto tour loop.
Immature Rough-legged Hawk Perched On A Tumbleweed
I was delighted to spot, point out, and photograph this immature light morph Rough-legged Hawk that was perched on a tumbleweed at Bear River MBR yesterday morning.
Swimming Immature Tundra Swan At Farmington Bay
Two mornings ago at Farmington Bay WMA I had a swimming immature Tundra Swan in my viewfinder for a few minutes.
Great Blue Herons At The Farmington Bay Rookery
The breeding season has begun for the Great Blue Herons at the Farmington Bay rookery and throughout northern Utah.
Winter American Crow Portraits
Today I am sharing two American Crow portraits that I took this morning near the water's edge at Farmington Bay WMA.
American Herring Gull Walking On Ice
Last week I photographed this Herring Gull walking in ice from the auto tour loop at Bear River MBR on a bright but chilly sunny morning.
Canada Geese Are Pairing Up – Signs Of Spring
On my last couple of trips up to Bear River MBR I have noticed that the Canada Geese have already started pairing up which is a definite sign of spring.
Adult Great Horned Owl – My Best Find Of The Day
My best find yesterday morning was a resting adult Great Horned Owl that I spotted in a thicket next to a field while traveling 40 to 45 miles per hour.
I Am Going To Miss This Rough-legged Hawk
Last week I photographed this male Rough-legged Hawk on Monday and Thursday while at Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge.