Why Do Great Horned Owls Hoot?
As I pulled into my driveway late last night and turned off the motor the prevailing silence was quickly broken by a loud, spine-tingling sound… Read More »Why Do Great Horned Owls Hoot?
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Here’s Definitive Proof Great Blue Herons Are Very Resilient Creatures.
When it comes to winter birdwatching there is one scene that, for me at least, fits the definition of an anomaly to a “T” and… Read More »Here’s Definitive Proof Great Blue Herons Are Very Resilient Creatures.
The Google Photos App Is Great For Identifying Butterflies, Too.
During summer and early fall, if you happen to cross paths with me as I’m driving the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge’s famous 12-mile auto… Read More »The Google Photos App Is Great For Identifying Butterflies, Too.
The Best Place To View Tundra Swans During Fall Migration Isn’t Actually On The Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge Itself.
If it seems like both my website and YouTube channel are currently focused on tundra swans at the moment that’s because they most certainly are… Read More »The Best Place To View Tundra Swans During Fall Migration Isn’t Actually On The Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge Itself.
Birdwatching Is Oftentimes Full Of Nice Surprises And Yesterday I Was Treated To A Pair Of Them.
There’s an old adage that goes something along the lines of “you never know until you go” and it definitely applies to the past few… Read More »Birdwatching Is Oftentimes Full Of Nice Surprises And Yesterday I Was Treated To A Pair Of Them.
Fall Birdwatching For Tundra Swans On The Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge Is Once Again Underway.
I won’t beat around the bush with a long intro here but, well, just fess up and come out and say it already I guess.… Read More »Fall Birdwatching For Tundra Swans On The Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge Is Once Again Underway.
Do Great Blue Herons Really Have A Third Eyelid?
I’ve said it before and I will say it again, learning something new about birds while birdwatching is very rewarding, to say the least. And… Read More »Do Great Blue Herons Really Have A Third Eyelid?
A Very Early Bald Eagle Sighting On The Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge.
Bald eagles are a definitely winter staple for us birdwatchers who enjoy coming to the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge during the months of December… Read More »A Very Early Bald Eagle Sighting On The Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge.
Thankfully, My Bird Photography Was Temporarily Interrupted By A Solar Eclipse.
This past Saturday while heading out to do some bird photography on the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge auto tour route, or attempting to at… Read More »Thankfully, My Bird Photography Was Temporarily Interrupted By A Solar Eclipse.
Rough-legged Hawks Are Scavengers, Too.
I don’t know about other birdwatchers but I do get a little bit excited when I realize winter bird photography is just around the corner.… Read More »Rough-legged Hawks Are Scavengers, Too.
Is Birdwatching On The Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge Still Worth It During Hunting Season?
If you haven’t heard, a new chapter was ushered in today regarding the seasonal cycle of happenings at the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, the… Read More »Is Birdwatching On The Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge Still Worth It During Hunting Season?
Why I’m Still Seeing Unfledged Baby Grebes In October On The Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge Is A Birdwatching Conundrum.
Today’s birdwatching trip around the 12-mile self-guided Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge auto tour route was nothing short of a headscratcher for me, to say… Read More »Why I’m Still Seeing Unfledged Baby Grebes In October On The Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge Is A Birdwatching Conundrum.
Here’s The Absolute Best Time To Come Home With A Poor Looking Bird In Flight Photo.
I hope you will excuse the sarcastic-looking title for this blog post. Today was just a very frustrating day for me while trying to photograph… Read More »Here’s The Absolute Best Time To Come Home With A Poor Looking Bird In Flight Photo.
Should Farmington Bay Hold A Great Blue Heron Festival?
Every once in a while, and for some unknown reason I might add, my mind likes to go off on a metaphorical hiking expedition of… Read More »Should Farmington Bay Hold A Great Blue Heron Festival?
Some Of The Challenges With Bird Photography You Never Hear About, A Behind-the-scenes Look From Photographing An American Coot.
As I sit at my laptop to work on this blog post my mind has been trying to meander a bit, something quite common when… Read More »Some Of The Challenges With Bird Photography You Never Hear About, A Behind-the-scenes Look From Photographing An American Coot.