{"id":6965,"date":"2012-12-30T06:08:18","date_gmt":"2012-12-30T13:08:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/?p=6965"},"modified":"2026-04-01T12:36:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T17:36:16","slug":"600th-post-an-antelope-island-snow-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/2012\/12\/30\/600th-post-an-antelope-island-snow-day\/","title":{"rendered":"600th post – An Antelope Island Snow Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"AmericanAmerican Bison grazing through the snow an Antelope Island<\/span><\/p>\n

I wanted to share a few images taken two days ago when Antelope Island<\/span><\/a> was covered with a\u00a0fresh snow fall. The entire island looked glorious and the sunlight caused the snow to sparkle much to my delight. The American Bison were pushing their noses into the snow to clear the way to find grass to graze on.<\/p>\n

\"PlumpPlump Chukar in the snow<\/span><\/p>\n

A covey of Chukars were looking for food in under the heavy blanket of snow. Their beautiful colors, red legs and plumage patterns stand out sharply from the pristine snow.<\/p>\n

\"AntelopeAntelope Island snow<\/p>\n

This image was taken just south of the road to the Frary Peak trail head, it can be hard to believe that the Great Salt Lake comes up to where the rusty colored Phragmites are at times, especially during spring melt.<\/p>\n

\"FarmingtonFarmington complex rocks under fresh snow<\/span><\/p>\n

I’ve had a great deal of fun photographing raptors this year\u00a0in this area where Farmington complex rocks jut out from the hills. These are the oldest rock formations on the island and are also older than the rocks found at the bottom of the Grand Canyon.<\/p>\n

\"OleOle Scarface the Coyote hunting in snow<\/span><\/p>\n

This Coyote has many scars on its face most likely from territorial disputes during mating season. The Coyote looks old and one of its ears is very floppy. It also still has snow on its back which probably fell on it during the night.<\/p>\n

\"\"

Promontory Mountains from Antelope Island<\/p><\/div>\n

Promontory Mountains from Antelope Island<\/span><\/p>\n

I love that while I am on the island I can turn in all directions and see mountains, it delights me to see them covered in snow and shining brightly in the sun. On a relatively clear day the Great Salt Lake is a delicious dark blue.<\/p>\n

\"WesternWestern Meadowlark on snow-covered sagebrush<\/span><\/p>\n

This Western Meadowlark perched on a snow-topped Sagebrush was\u00a0 very cooperative and posed for a long time before it flew away. It wasn’t singing but the bird reminded me that before too long they will have a period of time when it seems they simply can not resist singing their little hearts out during breeding season.<\/p>\n

\"ViewView of snow-covered Promontory Point from Egg Island Overlook<\/span><\/p>\n

Egg Island Overlook is the northern most point on the island and has\u00a0expansive views of the Great Salt Lake, the Promontory Mountains and the wide open sky.<\/p>\n

\"JuvenileJuvenile White-crowned Sparrows on a snow-covered bush<\/span><\/p>\n

Near the marina these juvenile White-crowned Sparrows perched on a snow laden bush with the Great Salt Lake in the background.<\/p>\n

I’ve often said that “Some Days are Magic” here on my blog and this day sure felt that way to me. But then, every day in nature fills me with wonder and joy.<\/p>\n

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

Mia<\/p>\n

Click here<\/span><\/a> to see more of my bird photos and here<\/span><\/a> for my mammal images.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

I wanted to share a few images taken two days ago when Antelope Island was covered with a fresh snow fall. The entire island looked glorious and the sunlight caused the snow to sparkle much to my 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