An Assortment Of Spring Birds From Bear River MBR
Today I wanted to share an assortment of spring birds all photographed at Bear River MBR yesterday on a bright and beautiful morning.
Spring Great Blue Heron Photos
The first Great Blue Heron was quietly wading through the water in search of prey and the second heron was looking at something in the distance.
Male Yellow-headed Blackbird On A Rock
On Monday while at Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge one of the first birds I photographed was a male Yellow-headed Blackbird resting on a rock.
Spring Cliff Swallow Images
I was able to focus on a nearby adult Cliff Swallow as it warmed up on the dirt auto tour loop road and take a nice series of images of it in the soft light.
Spring Clark’s Grebe Photos
Yesterday morning I spent time relaxing in the marshes of the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge plus I came home with a nice series of spring Clark's Grebe photos.
Great Egret In The Marsh Of Bear River MBR
One week ago today I found a Great Egret in the marshy wetlands of Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge that was close enough to photograph.
Four Resting American White Pelicans
Four days ago I had two opportunities to photograph American White Pelicans at the marshy wetlands of Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge in northern Utah.
Female Red-winged Blackbird Munching A Midge
What I liked about this photo was that I caught the female Red-winged Blackbird with her bill open while she was munching on a midge.
Spring Yellow-headed Blackbird Male Photos
I was at Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge yesterday morning and came home with some spring Yellow-headed Blackbird photos I am happy with.
Listening To A Marsh Wren Serenade
I spent a few minutes with a singing Marsh Wren that I spotted in the marsh at Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge last week. The tiny wren wasn't close so pointing him out was no easy task.
Tree Swallows Have Returned
A little birdie told me that Tree Swallows returned to the marshes at Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge about the middle of this month.
Swan Day in Utah – March 13, 2021
This Saturday, March 13th, is Swan Day here in Utah. It is a day to celebrate these large, white, beautiful birds that spend time here during the winter.
Common Raven On The Wing
Earlier this month I had a brief opportunity to photograph a Common Raven on a gate at Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge on a bright, beautiful morning.
Marsh Wren Nesting Season Begins In March
On my last visit to Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge I heard the unmistakable song of a Marsh Wren singing and throughout the morning I heard more of their songs.
Ten Sandhill Cranes At Bear River MBR
It was the highlight of my morning to find, observe, listen to, and photograph ten Sandhill Cranes at Bear River MBR yesterday.
Loggerhead Shrike On A Witness Post
Earlier this week while looking through older photos I came across this Loggerhead Shrike perched on a Witness Post image and I chuckled out loud.
Tundra Swans On Ice At Farmington Bay WMA
I photographed Tundra Swans on the ice at Farmington Bay WMA that showed the snow covered Oquirrh Mountains in the background last week.
February Western Meadowlark Photos
I took a series of Western Meadowlark photos three mornings ago at Farmington Bay WMA while the sun was shining.
High Key Immature Red-tailed Hawk Photos
Today I am sharing two high key type images of an immature Red-tailed Hawk I photographed at Farmington Bay WMA.
Adult American Barn Owl On The Wing
So far this winter I have only seen one Barn Owl on the wing on the 6th of January as it flew over the marsh at Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge.
Immature Male Northern Harrier Flying Over A Wintry Marsh
This immature male Northern Harrier photo shows the hawk small in the frame with wintry marsh habitat behind and below it.
It’s Isn’t Too Early To Spot An American White Pelican
February isn't too early in the year to spot an American White Pelican on the wing in northern Utah. In fact I expect them to start showing up right about now.
Male Red-winged Blackbirds Are Singing
I drove to Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge yesterday morning where I heard male Red-winged Blackbirds singing in the marsh.
Winter Great Blue Heron In Flight
I'm keeping it simple today and sharing a single photo of a winter Great Blue Heron in flight over the marsh at Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge.
Adult Tundra Swan On The Wing
I've been thinking that I need to hop into my Jeep and head to Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge to photograph the Tundra Swans before they head north to breed and nest.
Winter Adult American Herring Gull Photos
Today I am sharing two winter adult Herring Gull photos that I took earlier this month from the auto tour route at Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge.
Male American Kestrel Chest Plumage Variation
Two recent posts on Facebook inspired me to write about male American Kestrel chest plumage variation and to share six images of male kestrels photographed here in Utah.
Third Winter American Herring Gull Photos
Earlier this month I was able to take third winter American Herring Gull photos at Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge on the ice from the auto tour route.
Photographing Winter Birds
I spent a couple of hours yesterday photographing winter birds at Farmington Bay WMA and closer to home in the morning and afternoon.
First Winter American Herring Gulls
I recently wrote about my excitement that American Herring Gulls have started showing up in northern Utah. Last week I was able to photograph some of them.