Thousands Of Snow Geese Migrate Through Northern Utah
Early one morning about 12 years ago or so, I was awakened by a flock of low flying geese taking their flight path right over my house. Nothing out of…
Beginning Outdoor Photography Workshop Update
A quick update for those who are planning to attend our free photography class in March on the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge. We have had an enormous response to…
Winter Birding On The Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge
Winter on the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge is often thought of by some people as desolate and barren. I actually do understand the reasoning's behind this train of thought…
American kestrel sitting on a fence post on the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge.
What Do American Kestrels Eat During Winter?
Each day as I drive the 12-mile stretch of road between the Bear River Migratory bird Refuge visitors center and the auto tour route, I am greeted by North America's…
Owl Day Helps Educate Young And Old Alike About Owls
This past weekend, the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge held it's anticipated owl day, an annual event purposed to help raise awareness about owls through the public with a variety…
Winter Bird Watching in Utah on the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge
Bird watching and photography are both great passions of mine, and I never get tired of either one. In fact, I find myself constantly driven to go out more and…
Winter On The Bear River Bird Refuge Is More Than Just About The Birds
Most people who visit the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, quietly located in a remote part of northern Utah, understandably come to view some of the hundreds of species of…
Taking a selfie with any wild animal, especially a bison, is a most dangerous situation and should never be tried under any circumstances.
Experiencing The Bison On Antelope Island
Antelope Island is, arguably, one of Northern Utah's greatest tourist attractions, and for good reason. The island is a year-round treasure trove of history, geology, scenery, wildlife, and just a…
Thousands Of Tundra Swans Migrate Into Utah
Each year, thousands of tundra swans migrate into Utah. This happens not once but twice per year as these majestic birds migrate to and from their breeding grounds in western…
Photographing Sunsets On The Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge
Photographing the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge is longtime a passion of mine but, however, this passion is not solely limited to the hundreds of species of birds that live…
When a Camping Trip is More Than Just a Camping Trip.
The greatest man I have ever known was, without a doubt, my father. Every success I achieved throughout my life can, in some large or small way, be directly attributed…
Rough-legged Hawks Return To Utah
It's a little early, quite a bit early, in fact, but the rough-legged hawk has once again returned to Utah for the winter season. Each year, the arctic tundra and…
Meet Mike Dunphy, deputy refuge manager and Erin Holmes, refuge manger for the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge.
Meet The New Managers For The Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge
If you have been following the details regarding the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge this past year, you have seen quite a lot of stuff happening on the refuge, most…
Red Winged Blackbirds Singing On The Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge Last Week
This will be a very short post as I just wanted to share a brief moment, by way of video, I was able to enjoy recently on the refuge. Last…
Do Monarch Butterflies Live In Utah?
You might think it's a silly question to ask if monarch butterflies live in Utah, but many people I have talked to over the past couple of years actually didn't…