One of the most fascinating birds to watch in nature is, without any question, the great blue heron. Over the years, I have spent hundreds of hours or more on the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge auto tour route solely watching and photographing this unique bird in every season possible, from the scorching dog days […]
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In the birding world, there is a strange but interesting relationship in nature between bird and beast when it comes to cattle egrets and cows. It’s not a mutual relationship either, by the way. The egret is definitely the sole beneficiary in this odd but unique gathering. Novice birdwatchers might find it a bit strange
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A couple of days ago, Friday to be exact, I took a drive out to the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge auto tour route for a late summer birding excursion. I have to admit it was one of the most difficult birding trips with regards to photography I have ever experienced, all due to the
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A few years ago, while chasing a sunset with my camera, I was reminded of a valuable lesson I always teach in my Beginning Outdoor Photography Workshops, patience is key to great nature photography. It goes against modern convention, yes, I will admit, as most photographers will always push gear above anything else, but cameras,
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When it comes to dragonfly photography, I try to do things a little bit different than other photographers, at least whenever it’s possible, that is, especially with regards to the background. It’s not always the case, mind you, because photographing dragonflies, in general, can be quite a challenge at times, and you often just have
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Update: Workshop is postponed until further notice Some of my readers already know I put on a free Beginning Outdoor Photography Workshop on the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge each spring in March, usually during their annual swan day event. Well, for the past 2 years we haven’t been able to host the photography class
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It’s been a hot summer here in Utah this year, so much so triple-digit temperatures seem to be the norm now. Today, despite the relentless scorching temperatures, I decided to brave the heat and take a quick drive around the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge auto tour route for an impromptu birding trip. I will
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One of the aspects of bird photography I like the most is helping other bird watchers learn how to take great photos of our feathered friends. In fact, I like it so much, each spring, usually on the second Saturday in March, I offer a free Beginning Outdoor Photography workshop on the Bear River Migratory
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If you were to ask around, many people would describe me as a photographer, maybe even an outdoor or, quite possibly, a full-blown nature photographer, of sorts, I would guess. Others might beg to differ and say my strength is far more in line with the pen than with a camera and refer to me
If you’ve visited the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge auto tour route recently this summer, you have most likely noticed and are wondering why cows are currently found on this federally protected bird sanctuary. As a bird watcher myself, I admit at first thought it seems a bit odd to have cattle on a nature
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Yesterday was a day of record in Utah, and not necessarily in a good way, either. Salt Lake City tied the all-time high temperature ever recorded at a staggering 107 degrees. To put that number into perspective, our normal high temperature for this time of year hovers around the low to mid 80’s. Yes, it
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One of the reasons I buy the Utah State Park’s annual pass is to photograph the incredible amounts of nature and wildlife on Antelope Island in Northern Utah. I wholeheartedly admit birds are my main subject of interest while I am driving around the park, but the bison on Antelope Island are a very interesting
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If someone was to ask you what your first memory of Memorial Day was as a kid, what would you say? For me, one of the earliest memories I have of Memorial Day includes salamanders, a tired old house, and a long-forgotten baseball diamond. Yes, I know that sounds a little odd, but let me
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For those of you that have read my recent post about photographing the burrowing owl, you might be interested in knowing there is a pair of burrowing owls on the way down to the Bear River Bird Refuge auto tour route on Forest Street. The owls are actually on private land that borders a portion
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Without question, the number one request I have had this year is when the grebes on the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge are available to be seen with babies on their backs. Well, I am here to tell you now is the time. I saw my first Clark’s grebe with a baby on its back
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