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…
(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…
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…
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 endeavors took me to the…
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 Refuge but, however, I am…
Simply stated, photographing birds is a passion of mine. In fact, you could even categorize it as a near obsession during certain times of the year, and it would be…
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 daytime highs, temperatures not usually…
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 explain. Bird watching is a…
The northern pintail, oftentimes referred to as a sprig, is widespread across North America, and has been categorized as one of the most numerous duck species in the world. The…
I admit I am not a patient person when it comes to spring. I love the almost daily influx of new migratory birds on the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge…
Yesterday I had a few minutes to spare so I headed to one of my favorite spots for bird watching, the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge. It is located in…
I want to begin by saying the images and videos on this post (video at the bottom of this thread) were taken with my phone from inside my vehicle. They…