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
I Stopped To Photograph And Listen To The Ice At Bear River MBR
While I was at Bear River MBR on Tuesday I stopped to photograph and listen to the ice that has piled up on the west side of the auto tour route.
Adult Male Rough-legged Hawk Portraits
For eleven minutes yesterday morning this Rough-legged Hawk was my main point of focus as I took hundreds of photos of him at Bear River MBR.
Focusing On American Coot Photos At Farmington Bay
Yesterday morning I spent part of my time focusing on taking American Coot photos in the marshes and wetlands of Farmington Bay WMA. I adore these goofy birds.
Horned Grebe In The Marsh At Bear River MBR
When I have the opportunity to photograph a Horned Grebe in the marsh at Bear River MBR I am going to jump at the chance and take as many photos as I can.
Riverbank Red-tailed Hawk Dining Al Fresco
Yesterday morning I photographed an immature Red-tailed Hawk dining al fresco on the bank of the Bear River on my way back to I-15 to head home.
High Key Coyote In A Winter Whiteout
Quite a few winters ago when seeing Coyotes on Antelope Island was more routine than rare I photographed this Coyote in snowy whiteout conditions on the island.
Winter Great Blue Heron Photos From Bear River MBR
Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge can be a great location to take winter Great Blue Heron photos out on the frozen marshes and wetlands during January.
Winter View Of Bear River MBR And The Snowy Promontory Mountains
When I took this winter view of Bear River MBR four days ago a winter storm was approaching from the northwest and the clouds were moving in.
Winter Ring-billed Gull Images From Bear River MBR
One year ago tomorrow I was at Bear River MBR where I took these winter Ring-billed Gull images from the west side of the auto tour loop at the refuge.
Bald Eagle Photos On A Leaning Wooden Post Thru The Years
If you go to Bear River MBR during the winter chances are that you have or will see a Bald Eagle perched on this large wooden post at one time or another.
One Very Cooperative Male Rough-legged Hawk
For the second year in a row the first bird I photographed in the New Year was a Rough-legged Hawk and both were photographed at Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge.
Canada Goose In Flight – My First Bird Sighting Of 2022
The first bird that I could positively identify seeing for 2022 was a Canada Goose flying away from my local pond yesterday morning.
Welcome 2022 – Time To Put The New Year Into Focus
As I sit here this morning wrapped in a blanket to ward off the morning chill I welcome 2022 and realize that it is time to put the New Year into focus.
The Tail End of 2021 – My Year End Report
As the tail end of 2021 comes to a close it seemed fitting that the last photo I took yesterday was the tail end of a Common Goldeneye on what might have been my last trip into the field this year.
Male Rough-legged Hawk – The First Bird I Photographed in 2021
The first bird I photographed in 2021 was this adult male Rough-legged Hawk perched above the wetlands at Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge.
Black-tailed Jackrabbit On A Snowy Day
While looking back through some old winter photos I came across this Black-tailed Jackrabbit I photographed on a snowy day on Antelope Island.
Stretching Male American Kestrel In A Russian Olive
On the 3rd of December I spotted a small, colorful shape from a distance in a Russian Olive tree and knew immediately that I had found a male American Kestrel.
Ring-billed Gull Photos In Winter Whiteout Conditions
In December of 2019 I took quite a few Ring-billed Gull photos in whiteout conditions down at my local pond and loved the challenge that taking them presented.
Christmas Day Birds 2021
I did get out to find and photograph birds on Christmas Day at Farmington Bay WMA and then later in the morning I found more closer to home.
Christmas Day Bird Photos Through the Years
These are all birds I have photographed on Christmas Day through the years and all of them were photographed at Farmington Bay WMA.
Happy Holidays 2021 And A Story From Christmas Past
This Christmas Eve morning is so very different from the one I had in 1998. I was sitting at my computer that morning much the same as I am now but I lived in Virginia then and I was going through some rough times.
Great Egret, Mallards and Hooded and Common Mergansers On The Bear River
The Great Egret landed where I had views of Hooded and Common Mergansers and three Mallards resting on the ice on the Bear River.
Great Blue Heron Photos Taken on The Winter Solstice
To my delight I was able to take Great Blue Heron photos yesterday on the Winter Solstice that I found on the banks of the Bear River at Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge.
Happy Winter Solstice 2021!
Happy Solstice and Yuletide! Hello Winter! Happy return to the light!
ABA Bird Of The Year 2022 – The Burrowing Owl!
It was announced yesterday that the Burrowing Owl is the 2022 ABA Bird of the Year! Burrowing Owls are small, long-legged, sandy-colored, charismatic owls with bright yellow eyes.
Immature Red-tailed Hawk Perched In Tree with Many Branches
It was a truly gloomy day when I spotted this immature Red-tailed Hawk perched in a tree with many branches at Farmington Bay last December.
American Barn Owl Covered In Hoar Frost
This Barn Owl covered in hoar frost was taken during my first full winter living in Utah and it was also the subject of my first blog post here on my site.
Male Rough-legged Hawk On A National Wildlife Refuge Sign
Nine days ago this Rough-legged Hawk resting on a National Wildlife sign in low light was the first hawk I spotted and photographed.
Loggerhead Shrike At Bear River MBR
On my last trip up to Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge I found this Loggerhead Shrike perched on a twig near the end of the auto tour loop.
Overnight Snow Storm In Northern Utah
I haven't been outside to measure the snow but I'd estimate that 6 to 8 inches have fallen already just by looking out my living room window.