Autumn Flatbud Prickly Poppy
When I drove out to the West Desert for some peace and solitude three days ago, I was thrilled to spot this Flatbud Prickly Poppy still in bloom.
Female House Finch In Sunflowers Gone To Seed
I was tickled to photograph this female House Finch last week in sunflowers that had gone to seed. I liked the finch, the autumn colors, and the morning light.
Cabbage White Butterfly Photos
This morning, I'm sharing a few photos of male Cabbage White butterflies and Common Sunflowers that I took last Sunday at Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge.
Jagged Ambush Bug Pictures
On my last trip to Farmington Bay WMA, I stopped to photograph wild Common Sunflowers near the nature center and spotted a Jagged Ambush Bug on one of them.
Musk Thistle And Bumble Bee In The Wasatch Mountains
This morning, I'm sharing a simple image of a Musk Thistle and a bumblebee that I photographed two days ago in the high country of the Wasatch Mountains.
Blooming Monument Plant In Utah
This morning, I am showcasing two blooming Monument Plant photos. I took these images yesterday in Summit County, high in the Wasatch Mountains.
Common Buckeye Butterfly Photos From Sequoyah NWR
I'm sharing four Common Buckeye butterfly photos this morning. These images were taken at beautiful Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in eastern Oklahoma.
Purple Loosestrife, Curlycup Gumweed and Chicory
I took these photos of Purple Loosestrife, Curlycup Gumweed, and Chicory last year while driving around Farmington Bay WMA in September.
Blooming Prickly Poppies In The West Desert
Prickly Poppies are one of my favorite summer wildflowers. I find these poppies in desert habitats, most often in the foothills of sky island mountain ranges.
My Problem With Deer Flies
My problem with Deer Flies is that while living in Utah I became extremely allergic to their bites. Each time I am bitten by the Deer Flies my reaction is worse.
Happy 91st Birthday Mom!
Happy 91st Birthday Mom! I appreciate the time you gave me, the unconditional love, the wisdom you have shared, and the memories we have created together.
From My Heart To Yours ~ Happy Mother’s Day!
Happy Mother's Day to my mom, to my sister, to my daughter-in-laws, my niece, my aunts, my friends, and all the moms around the globe.
Wildflowers I Photographed In 2022
This morning I wanted to share some of the wildflowers I photographed in 2022. Birds are my primary subjects yet I simply can't resist focusing on wildflowers.
Roadside Western Honey Bee and Rubber Rabbitbrush
I wanted to share this photo of a roadside Western Honey Bee in a Rubber Rabbitbrush this morning because when I look at it I think of fall.
Summer Can Kiss My Asters
The flowers of fall have started to bloom. I don't know which species of asters are in these photos that I took at Farmington Bay.
West Desert Butterfly Photos
Earlier this week I did some West Desert wandering and while I was there I took some butterfly photos that clumps of blooming rabbitbrush had attracted.
Some Recent Butterfly Images
This morning I wanted to share a few of my recent butterfly images taken in the marsh at Bear River MBR and high up in the Wasatch Mountains.
Common Sunflower Photos
This morning I wanted to share my recent Common Sunflower photos from Bear River MBR and some of the insects that pollinate these native wildflowers.
Fading Flatbud Prickly Poppy
This morning I am keeping this fading Flatbud Prickly Poppy post short and sweet for two simple reasons.
Female American Goldfinch With Thistles
Right after I photographed a juvenile Lazuli Bunting two days ago a female American Goldfinch landed in a patch of thistles in front of me.
Young Coyote Near A Creek In The Mountains
Yesterday morning while photographing bees on wildflowers I spotted a young Coyote walking towards a mountain creek through some grass and sagebrush.
Early July Wildflowers In The Wasatch Mountains
I wanted to share some of the wildflowers I photographed in the first part of July that I have found in Summit and Morgan Counties high in the Wasatch Mountains.
Showy Milkweed Images
I found some blooming Showy Milkweed in Morgan County high in the Wasatch Mountains two days ago and felt compelled to take images of these wonderful wildflowers.
Lewis’s Flax – Feeling The Blues
While I was up in the Wasatch Mountains last week I saw several clumps of blooming Lewis's Flax and I stopped to take a few photos of these lovely wildflowers.
Ornate Checkered Beetle In Sticky Purple Geraniums
When my trips to the field are slow bird-wise there is always something else to focus on. Earlier this week it was an Ornate Checkered Beetle on Sticky Purple Geraniums.
Mallard Ducklings And White Water Crowfoot
This morning I am sharing photos of Mallard ducklings and blooming White Water Crowfoot taken in a creek high in the Wasatch Mountains.
Blooming Beardtongue Photos From The Wasatch Mountains
Two days ago I focused on wildflowers I found high in the Wasatch Mountains and this morning I am sharing blooming Beardtongue photos from that morning.
Blooming Scarlet Gilia In The Wasatch Mountains
Yesterday morning birds were a little slow high in the Wasatch Mountains so I looked for wildflowers to focus on including blooming Scarlet Gilia.
Blooming Hound’s Tongue In The Wasatch Mountains
Hound’s Tongue is considered a noxious weed in Utah. Although it is labeled a noxious weed I think blooming Hound's Tongue is pretty.
Oh Deer, What A Wonderful Morning!
Even though I am primarily a bird photographer I won't pass up the opportunity to photograph mammals when they come into my view like this Mule Deer doe did.