{"id":118975,"date":"2023-12-13T04:22:25","date_gmt":"2023-12-13T11:22:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/?p=118975"},"modified":"2026-01-14T06:23:45","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T12:23:45","slug":"juniper-titmouse-photos-in-utah","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/2023\/12\/13\/juniper-titmouse-photos-in-utah\/","title":{"rendered":"Juniper Titmouse Photos In Utah"},"content":{"rendered":"

Even though I have taken Juniper Titmouse images, this titmouse species is still a bit of a nemesis bird for me. I just don’t see them as much as I would like.<\/p>\n

\"JuniperJuniper Titmouse close up in a juniper \u2013 Nikon D500, f7.1, 1\/4000, ISO 1250, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

I recognize the calls<\/span><\/a> of this species in the field immediately.\u00a0 Finding them ‘by ear’ is my most used method. These titmice can be difficult to spot, though, because they move fast, blend into the shadows of the trees, and they don’t hang around for long.<\/p>\n

In December of 2017, I found this Juniper Titmouse in the campgrounds of Simpson Springs<\/span><\/a>, way out in the West Desert. I was surprised to find a single titmouse; typically, I find them foraging in flocks. Being able to take this close-up of the titmouse in a juniper was a major thrill for me.<\/p>\n

\"JuniperJuniper Titmouse in Mercur Canyon \u2013 Nikon D500, f7.1, 1\/2000, ISO 500, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

Most of the time, when I see Juniper Titmice, they are off in the distance, like this one was in Mercur Canyon, also in December of 2017. I still liked this image because it shows how I usually see this species.<\/p>\n

I have learned that when I hear this species in junipers, to stop immediately, not 25 feet up the road, but immediately. Then I locate them visually and only move my Jeep if necessary.<\/p>\n

If I do need to move my vehicle, I know I need to do it super fast, or they will be gone.<\/p>\n

That old saying, “he who hesitates, is lost,” applies 100% to this species. I can’t even count the number of times I have missed out on opportunities with Juniper Titmice. It is simply that many.<\/p>\n

Oh, one more tip: Drive slowly through Juniper forests or you will miss them. If you have to back up to find them, they are in the wind.<\/p>\n

Juniper Titmice<\/span><\/a> are year-round residents in northern Utah. I sincerely wish I could find them more often than I do.<\/p>\n

Life is<\/em> good.<\/p>\n

Mia<\/p>\n

Click here<\/span><\/a> to see more of my Juniper Titmouse photos plus facts and information about this species.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Even though I have taken Juniper Titmouse images, this titmouse species is still a bit of a nemesis bird for me. 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