Finding Greater Sage-Grouse Away From Their Leks
Finding Greater Sage-Grouse away from their leks isn't easy. It takes sharp eyes, keen observation skills, plus knowing what to look for.
Black-billed Magpie With Nesting Material
It is Black-billed Magpie nesting season on Antelope Island State Park and throughout their breeding range in western North America.
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.
Utah’s Drought Crisis
I could grumble and complain about waking to find fresh snow outside this morning because it is the second day of spring. I won't because we are in a drought.
Pronghorn Buck And West Desert Sky Island Mountains
I found and photographed this Pronghorn buck in Utah's West Desert after photographing birds at Fish Springs National Wildlife Refuge in April of 2019.
Sandhill Cranes On Spring Migration
I spent a few minutes photographing Sandhill Cranes twice yesterday, once not long after sunrise and then later in the morning.
Spring Wild Turkey Tom Displays
The last time I was up in the Wasatch Mountains I found a Wild Turkey tom displaying next to some old farm equipment for the nearby hens.
It Is Red-tailed Hawk Nesting Season
Red-tailed Hawk nesting season has started in northern Utah and I found a few pairs yesterday morning that have already gotten busy with nest building.
Long-Billed Curlews – Spring Birds I look Forward To
Spring birds I look forward to seeing and hearing include Long-billed Curlews which should be arriving in northern Utah any day now.
White-tailed Prairie Dog At Sunset
March means spring to me and there are signs of spring that I look for. The first of year sighting of a White-tailed Prairie Dog is a sign of spring for me.
Signs Of Spring – First Turkey Vulture Sighting Report
Yesterday afternoon I received an email from the UBird Google group with a first of the year Turkey Vulture sighting and that got me excited.
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.
Sage Thrashers – Time To Listen For Their March Melodies
Sage Thrashers return to northern Utah in March and it is now time for me to start listening for their songs and melodies.
Yellow-bellied Marmot Pups
March is when I usually see my first of the year Yellow-bellied Marmot awake and above ground here in northern Utah.
Goodbye February 2021
I will not be sad to see February 2021 in the rear view mirror. It has been the second worst month for bird photography on record for me. Ever.
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.
All Storms Come To An End
There are times when I feel as if I am riding out a storm due to circumstances or events that are out of my control I remind myself that all storms come to an end.
Muskrat In An Alpine Creek – Wildlife In The Wasatch Mountains
This spring I've been able to enjoy photographing a family of muskrats that live in a creek in the Wasatch Mountains and I expect I will also see them at least part way through the summer as well.
Song Sparrow Adult With A Bill Full Of Prey For Its Young
Three days ago I found an adult Song Sparrow to photograph with its bill full of prey that the sparrow had gathered to feed its young.
In My Viewfinder: Belted Kingfisher Male Up Close
It is always a thrill when birds fly in close to me and that is what happened yesterday with a handsome male Belted Kingfisher.
Adult Song Sparrow Up Close
There have been a few times that the Song Sparrows have gotten so close to me that I've felt as if I could almost reach out and touch them.
Say’s Phoebes And Sagebrush
Over time I have come to associate Say's Phoebes with sagebrush because I don't think I have ever seen or photographed one of these phoebes where there wasn't sage nearby here in northern Utah.
Blooming Chokecherry Trees In Utah’s Wasatch Mountains
I am not just a bird photographer. I am also a student of nature each and every time I venture into the field because being out there teaches me something new on practically every journey.
Adult Male Yellow Warbler Perched In Willows
When this adult male Yellow Warbler landed in a willow near me I was more than happy to photograph him surrounded by the willows.
Female Black-chinned Hummingbird In The Wasatch Mountains
Yesterday I saw this female Black-chinned Hummingbird land on a willow branch not far from where I sat in a mobile blind and I was delighted to photograph her.
Well Hello There Green-tailed Towhee – I’ve Been Expecting You
I heard the male Green-tailed Towhee before I could see him perched on the weathered post with lichens on the top so a view of him was no surprise for me.
Song Sparrow On A Cloudy Spring Morning
The Song Sparrow didn't let the gray clouds overhead, the moisture in the air or its damp feathers stop it from singing to all the other birds within earshot. I have to admire that.
Hearing Thousands Of American Goldfinches Flying Overhead
I have never heard so many American Goldfinches flying overhead for such a long period of time and I was in awe. I still am.
One Spring Morning When Yellow-rumped Warblers Dripped From Trees
Almost one year ago I spent my morning photographing so many Yellow-rumped Warblers that they seemed to almost drip from the trees.
Baby Uinta Ground Squirrels In The Wasatch Mountains
Seeing the baby ground squirrels brought a smile to my face and I must admit that my heart skipped a beat. I really think that they are adorable.