Pair Of Coyotes And The Healing Journey of One
Any day that I see a Coyote is a great one, seeing a pair of them it is even greater and yesterday I photographed a pair of coyotes I am very familiar with.
Black-tailed Jackrabbit After A Snow Storm
I don't have as many Black-tailed Jackrabbit images as I would like, I need to change that.
Chukar in Gold
Before my recent trip to Capitol Reef National Park and photographing grouse in Wayne County I photographed this Chukar on Antelope Island State Park.
Red-shouldered Hawk at Myakka River State Park, Florida
In January of 2009 I went to Myakka River State Park with three of my bird photography friends and the raptor highlight of the day was this Red-shouldered Hawk.
Extreme Close Up Of An American Bison
Looking at this bull's eye made me think of how long bison have been roaming the planet and how we almost pushed them to extinction.
Female Northern Harrier In Flight
But... things seem to be leveling out now much like this female Northern Harrier in flight that I photographed along the causeway to Antelope Island State Park in northern Utah in mid January.
First of the Year Sage Thrasher on Antelope Island!
I was absolutely delighted to spot a pair of Sage Thrashers on Antelope Island yesterday because I have been anxiously awaiting their arrival since they left last fall.
Collared Tundra Swans – Banded Together and Staying Together
Last week I posted some Tundra Swan images and mentioned that two of the swans I saw had markers on their necks, these are those swans flying together over the marsh.
Bright-eyed Chukar
The Chukars are singing from the rocks in the morning and if I am lucky I might be able to photograph them fighting over the hens again like I did three years ago.
Gray Ghost On A Gray Day
Three years ago on a very gray morning I photographed this male Northern Harrier; the Gray Ghost, in flight along the causeway to Antelope Island State Park.
Close Up Of A Singing Western Meadowlark
It was chilly yesterday on Antelope Island but the Western Meadowlarks were singing from perches on rocks and on top of sagebrush.
Northern Harriers On The Wing
Male Northern Harriers, also called Gray Ghosts, are especially delightful to my eye when their plumage contrasts with soft bluebird skies that have just a touch of habitat in them
Chukar, Lichen and a Tintic Quartzite Boulder
Yesterday was a nice day to be out photographing on Antelope Island State Park, the sun was shining, the wind was minimal and there were a few birds to be found.
Stormy day on Antelope Island State Park
I had left my camera at home that had a wide angle lens so I brought out my cell phone and took images with it of the stormy weather over Antelope Island State Park.
Ruddy Duck Hen
This series of Ruddy Duck images took just a little less than 8 seconds and then she tucked her bill back under her scapular and closed her eyes again.
Redhead Ducks in Salt Lake County
Last February; when there was actually snow on the ground, I photographed a pair of Redhead ducks at a pond near where I live.
A Few Quiet Moments With A Black-bellied Plover At Low Tide
Shorebirds. They were what sparked my passion for bird photography. They were what drew me back to the Gulf Coast of Florida as much as I could be there.
American Coots – Big Foot Birds
Early in January I was able to photograph a few American Coots as they walked on ice at Farmington Bay Waterfowl Management area and marveled again at how big their feet are.
Northern Harrier Searching For Prey Along The Antelope Island Causeway
Three days ago I had fun photographing a Northern Harrier searching for prey along the Antelope Island Causeway
Antelope Island’s Coyotes On A Bright Winter Day
Yesterday was a Coyote kind of day for me seeing two Coyotes fight, a pair chase off an intruding Coyote and another pair with an intruding Coyote following them.
A Few Winter Birds At Farmington Bay And Flapping Wings
Maybe when the weather clears tomorrow I'll be able to get back out Farmington Bay to photograph more birds.
Lone Coyote On The Shore Of The Great Salt Lake
Even when the light is cruddy I can't resist taking images of Coyotes no matter where I spot them.
Its a Hard Knock Life – Western Meadowlark
This Western meadowlark image was taken January 2nd on Antelope Island after a snow fall and it made me think of how hard life can be for these birds.
Bison Bull In A Morning Fog
Every once in a while though the winter sun would penetrate through the fog and it was during one of those moments that I photographed this frost-covered bison bull as it rested in the grasses.
Three Coyote Day
Yesterday I had a three Coyote day on the causeway to Antelope Island State Park, one was by itself and the other two were traveling together.
White on White – Tundra Swan Delight
I wasn't expecting much from the images but to my delight I liked the effect of the white Tundra Swans on the pure white snow.
Missing Antelope Island’s Chukars
Except for one fleeting glance of a Chukar at the end of November I have not seen Chukars on Antelope Island for several months.
Bison, Kestrels, and Pintails
I spent the yesterday morning photographing with two great friends at Antelope Island State Park and Farmington Bay Waterfowl Management Area and had a wonderful time.
Bird Images From New Years Day
It was chilly but bright yesterday morning and there were bluebird skies overhead and Antelope Island State Park beckoned and I of course heeded that call.
Goodbye 2014!
As 2014 comes to an end I know I have tons to be grateful for in my personal life, my ever growing passion for bird and nature photography and life in general.