Bird Watching: Tundra or trumpeter swan
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Rough-legged hawks are found on the refuge auto tour route during the harsh, cold winter months.
What Do Rough-legged Hawks Eat?
As I sit here on the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, casually watching a rough-legged hawk perched on a no-parking sign seemingly scanning the marsh for prey, I began to…
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Bird Watching For Great Blue Herons
Great blue herons offer some unique and interesting opportunities for bird watchers and photographers alike. In many areas, they are found year-round, making them a great bird to watch and…
The Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge auto tour route is an easy place to observe and photograph the marsh wren.
Beginning Outdoor Photography Workshop
Free Beginning Outdoor Photography Workshop Yes, you heard it correctly. Each year I put on a free outdoor photography workshop at the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge headquarters in Brigham…
It was the only marsh wren I was able to find today but it gave me a good look with the camera.
November Marsh Wrens On The Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge
When I think of marsh wrens on the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge I almost always think of spring. That is the time of year when they are busy building…
My first of the year rough-legged hawk sighting on the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge.
The Rough-legged Hawks Have Once Again Returned to the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge
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 find the first of the…
Drake cinnamon teal are a common summer sight on the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge.
The Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge And A Look Back At Some Springtime Cinnamon Teal
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 Refuge auto tour route. This…
Reflections Of An American Avocet On the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge
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 american avocet. I am fortunate…
A drake cinnamon teal on the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge.
Reflections Of A Drake Cinnamon Teal
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 in my opinion. The drakes…
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The Return Of The Barn Swallow On The Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge Is A Great Time To Ponder
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 mind if they are common…
The American White Pelican
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 the Bear River Migratory Bird…
The Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge is home to North America's largest white faced ibis colony.
The White-Faced Ibis Calls The Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge Home
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 of the most curious looking…
Tundra swan
Tundra Swans On The Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge And A Bitter Sweet Moment For Me
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 distinct call of the tundra…
A northern harrier from last weeks trip to the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge.
A Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge Virtual Tour
(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 conditions on the auto tour…
2018 Swan Day And Photography Workshop
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 migrating tundra swans. It's also…