Let’s Help A Pair Of Barn Owls With A Nest Box
Lately, my mind has been on owls, and rightfully so, as they are an amazing 'order' of birds; 'Strigiformes', to be more precise, for those wanting to know the biological…
One Of The Everyday Challenges Faced By Urban Wildlife As Shown Through The Eyes Of A California Quail
Even though I love to visit and photograph birds on nature preserves like the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, finding and photographing wildlife in the backyard will, without question, always…
Crossing Paths With A Leucistic Female Red-winged Blackbird.
One of the reasons I love birdwatching so much is the always-present possibility of crossing paths with an uncommon, maybe even rare, bird or two on my travels. It doesn't…
A Bitter-Sweet Moment With A Peregrine Falcon Today.
For as long as I can remember, birds have always had a place in my heart. And this passion for our feathered friends started several decades ago when I was…
The Intelligence Of Gulls Never Ceases To Amaze Me, And Here’s Another Reason Why.
Gulls are extremely intelligent birds, and I was reminded of that fact, once again, mind you, this very morning when I noticed a farmer cutting his hay field and something…
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 about how beneficial they are…
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 12-mile gravel road that winds…
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 thinks so, that is, and…
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 I have ever seen. My…
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 of day during fall, in…
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 I encountered and photographed was…
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 refuge somewhere across the United…
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 hesitation or reservation, surely make…
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 and I walked down the…
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 speeds, brilliant bands of color,…
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