Have you ever been to a wetland preserve during spring migration and, well, for no other reason just sat and watched the swans? Being an avid birdwatcher, I most certainly have, numerous times, in fact. It’s quite enjoyable to take a little time from the busy, fast-paced modern world we live in and enjoy these […]
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For me, personally, one of the greatest joys in nature is the long-awaited arrival of the beautiful and iconic monarch butterfly each spring. I can honestly think of no other winged visitor to the backyard garden that, by itself, gives me more enjoyment. Alright, I’ll go ahead and admit I do get great horned owls
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During the hot summer months in wetland areas like the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge auto tour route the double-crested cormorant can commonly be seen standing with their wings held outspread. It is also pretty common to see these dark-feathered migratory birds not only holding their wings spread out like this but have their backs
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We are barely 2 weeks into March and the first signs of spring are already popping out whenever and wherever they can. So far both me and my brother have each seen 1 butterfly on the wing over the weekend and Saturday I was treated to one of the most distinctive and enjoyable sounds of
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When I woke up and left the house a lot earlier than normal this past Saturday morning I certainly had no idea what I had gotten myself into exactly. All I knew for sure was somehow, someway I was going to be riding in an airboat out in the frozen wetlands of Farmington Bay. Other
Being someone who loves uniqueness in nature, I will unequivocally say the Great Salt lake is one of the most distinctive and strangely beautiful places in North America. Spend a little time researching, understanding, and especially visiting this massive body of salt water, commonly referred to as a type of inland sea, from end to
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Follow this blog for any length of time and you will definitely see how much of a fan I am of the famed Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge auto tour route. I simply love it out there and it’s not uncommon for me to visit the refuge 5-6 times per week during spring and summer
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Watch birds long enough and you will start to realize birds sometimes nest in the oddest of places. One such bird and location we found most unusual was a killdeer nesting in the gravel in my brother’s front yard a few years ago. And what is even more astounding is all four of the eggs
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Last summer, my mother and I were taking a drive around Antelope Island to look for birds when we crossed paths with a very interesting sight, one I had never seen before on the island but a sight that immediately caught my attention as both a birder and a photographer. We came across a few
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Have you ever been really close, I mean extremely close to an American white pelican? I have and it was an eye-opening experience when you get to appreciate just how big the American white pelican truly is up close and personal like I did. During the summer of 2021, I was quite fortunate to randomly
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It’s not as uncommon as we might think, at least from my own birdwatching experience I would say. What I am referring to is finding a wild bird with some kind of numbered band attached to one of its legs. I was reminded of this a couple days ago when I was doing a little
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Being both a birdwatcher and a nature photographer, one that admittedly loves to photograph birds above all else mind you, I can attest to the joy of capturing a really sharp, clear, and interesting photo of one of our avian friends. I can also vouch for what goes into getting a superb bird photo, including
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I’ll admit I am not very well versed in gulls with regards to identification, simple biology, or even just good old-fashioned basic birdwatching knowledge. In fact, I will go as far as to confess I’m downright horrible at just identifying gulls if truth be known. But in my defense aren’t they all just “seagulls” anyways
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Yesterday, I was asked by a newspaper reporter what is it about bird watching that is just so darn interesting to me and, truthfully, I had to think about that for a moment or two. I mean seriously, why am I constantly compelled to brave not only the sweltering summer heat but also the blistering
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On a recent bird-watching trip to the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, I came across a photographic opportunity that as a nature photographer I just couldn’t pass up. I was driving down Forest Street to take a drive around the refuge auto loop when I came across a simple winter scene on the nearby Bear
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