For us bird watchers, finding the first of the year of any species is a special moment. Personally, I am the most excited when I… Read More »The Rough-legged Hawks Have Once Again Returned to the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge
Cinnamon Teal on the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge Earlier this year, I spent some time photographing cinnamon teal on the Bear River Migratory Bird… Read More »The Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge And A Look Back At Some Springtime Cinnamon Teal
Reflections of an American Avocet from the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge When it comes to bird photography few birds peak my interest like the… Read More »Reflections Of An American Avocet On the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge
Cinnamon Teal Have Been Plentiful This Spring On The Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge Cinnamon teal are one of the most beautiful ducks in nature… Read More »Reflections Of A Drake Cinnamon Teal
Thousands Of Barn Swallows Have Returned To The Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge If you are like me, you love watching birds and you don’t… Read More »The Return Of The Barn Swallow On The Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge Is A Great Time To Ponder
If there ever was a day built for pelicans, today was indeed the day. A firm but steady wind picked up as I arrived on… Read More »The American White Pelican
Waking Up To A Flock Of White-Faced Ibis’s A couple years ago, early one warm summer morning, I found my pasture inundated with a group… Read More »The White-Faced Ibis Calls The Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge Home
A faint series of low-toned whoots could be heard from far off in the distance. As the sound grew louder, I recognized it as the… Read More »Tundra Swans On The Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge And A Bitter Sweet Moment For Me
(Editors note: This post and images were posted earlier and before the refuge habitat restoration work began. Some of the images don’t represent the current… Read More »A Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge Virtual Tour
It’s one of my favorite days of the year again. It’s time to visit the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge to see and hear the… Read More »2018 Swan Day And Photography Workshop
Occasionally I like to put my camera in video mode and record the sights and sounds of what I am photographing. Last summer my photography… Read More »Experience The Sound Of The Yellow Headed Blackbird
It is still a little early in the year to expect to see the American avocet in northern Utah on the Bear River Migratory Bird… Read More »The American Avocet
Photographing birds is a passion of mine. Some people would add, including myself, it might even be fair to categorize it as a near obsession.… Read More »My Nemesis Bird The Northern Harrier
We have been spoiled here this winter in northern Utah when it comes to mild temperatures. The past few weeks have brought mid 50’s for… Read More »Now Is The Time To See The Tundra Swans
You are probably wondering why the title of this post refers to marsh wrens, and the first picture posted is of tundra swans. Let me… Read More »An Unexpected Morning With A Marsh Wren
