Are Dandelions Good For Birds?
The other day, I had a neighbor stop by and, obviously triggered by the numerous patches of dandelions in my yard, a conversation soon started… Read More »Are Dandelions Good For Birds?
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Big Changes Are Coming To The Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge Auto Tour Route.
Yes, you read that headline correctly, big changes are, in fact, coming to the famous Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge auto tour route, a self-guided… Read More »Big Changes Are Coming To The Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge Auto Tour Route.
Photographing The American Kestrel, A Strikingly Beautiful Bird.
With its richly colored plumage, the male American kestrel is, without question, one of the most beautiful birds in nature, well, at least this birdwatcher… Read More »Photographing The American Kestrel, A Strikingly Beautiful Bird.
One Tough Little Meadowlark.
It was early afternoon during a bone-chilling Christmas Eve birdwatching trip when I came across what can only be described as the toughest little meadowlark… Read More »One Tough Little Meadowlark.
This Is Why I Think Of Trumpeter Swans Instead Of Turkeys On Thanksgiving.
Today, while on a short 3-mile bike ride, the prevailing pre-dawn silence was broken by a most familiar sound, one that I hear numerous times… Read More »This Is Why I Think Of Trumpeter Swans Instead Of Turkeys On Thanksgiving.
A Scene Proving The American Avocet Is No Pushover.
When I first started my bird photography journey on the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge auto tour route many years ago, the very first bird… Read More »A Scene Proving The American Avocet Is No Pushover.
Some Thoughts Regarding Birdwatching During Duck Hunting Season.
If you’re like me, an avid birder who truly enjoys nature photography and birding year-round, you most likely have ventured out to a public wildlife… Read More »Some Thoughts Regarding Birdwatching During Duck Hunting Season.
Let’s Take A Close Look At The Pelican.
If I were put on the spot to declare my top 5 all-time birds to watch and photograph, the American white pelican would, without any… Read More »Let’s Take A Close Look At The Pelican.
Birdwatching Is About The Journey As Much As The Destination, Let Me Explain.
I’ve been an avid birdwatcher for as long as I can remember, ever since I was about 10 years old or so when my dad… Read More »Birdwatching Is About The Journey As Much As The Destination, Let Me Explain.
Backlighting Might Just Be The Answer When You’re Photographing Birds In “Poor Light”.
When it comes to photographing birds, I am one who definitely relishes chasing those near-perfect but rare lighting conditions that give us very fast shutter… Read More »Backlighting Might Just Be The Answer When You’re Photographing Birds In “Poor Light”.
A Small But Simple Thing We All Can Do To Help Save The Monarch Butterfly Migration.
If there’s one thing during summer that consistently steers my camera lens away from photographing birds it’s the monarch butterfly, and, honestly, I am most… Read More »A Small But Simple Thing We All Can Do To Help Save The Monarch Butterfly Migration.
Does Photographing Birds During The “Golden Hour” Really Make That Much Of A Difference?
For those of you new to this website, subscribe to and follow this blog for any length of time and two things will become quite… Read More »Does Photographing Birds During The “Golden Hour” Really Make That Much Of A Difference?
The Butterflies Are Flying Once Again On The Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge. Well, Sort Of, That Is.
It’s only the second week in April and, as strange as it may seem, I’m already writing about butterflies flying on the bird refuge, something… Read More »The Butterflies Are Flying Once Again On The Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge. Well, Sort Of, That Is.
Finding White-faced Ibis On The Bear River Bird Refuge During Winter, Is That Really A Thing Now?
It might sound odd to hear that I use birds to denote the seasonal changes but I actually do, bird migration is fascinating to me… Read More »Finding White-faced Ibis On The Bear River Bird Refuge During Winter, Is That Really A Thing Now?
A Beginner’s Guide For Photographing Birds In Flight.
Many years ago when I started photographing birds I soon learned firsthand just how hard capturing even a decently composed image of a flying bird… Read More »A Beginner’s Guide For Photographing Birds In Flight.