Typically on major holidays, I stay as far away from public places as I can but today, even with it being memorial day, I couldn't control the urge to do…
The current flooding of the Bear River is certainly leaving its mark on the local communities here in Box Elder County, Utah. Many farms and pastures that line the overflowing…
Simply stated, I'm a huge fan of the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge and have devoted many years of my life to photographing the bird refuge and its wonderful wildlife…
It goes without saying Utah has just been through one of the wettest winters on record and its effects could quite possibly be felt for weeks, maybe even months to…
I'm not sure of its origin but there's an age-old adage out there that simply states "Birds of a feather flock together". But for some reason that proverb doesn't always…
Contrary to what other photographers want you to believe, there is no secret sauce with regard to great bird photography. Simply put, better bird photographs will only come from practice,…
One of the most enjoyable parts of birdwatching I personally have found from several decades of watching and enjoying birds is learning something new about our feathered friends. And that…
A couple of days ago, I somehow found myself with a rare slice of free time on my hands so I opted to fill it with some long overdue and…
One of the best parts of being a nature blogger is spending time outdoors and having the very unique experiences I get to both photograph and write about for this…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…