Why Should We Care About Milkweed?
Let me pose a question to you, why should we care about milkweed? It’s a weed, isn’t it? It can spread like wildfire, both by… Read More »Why Should We Care About Milkweed?
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Photographing The American Avocet On The Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge
The American avocet is a summer staple for the avid bird watcher and photographer on the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge. I can attest to… Read More »Photographing The American Avocet On The Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge
How To Photograph Birds And butterflies Workshop
Free Beginning Outdoor Photography workshop for birds and butterflies on the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge.
2019 Beginning Outdoor Photography workshop
Each year, I partner with the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge on their annual swan day to put on a Beginning Outdoor Photography workshop. This… Read More »2019 Beginning Outdoor Photography workshop
Why do Birds Fly in Circles?
As a bird watcher, have you ever just sat and watched birds, I mean really sit and observe birds doing the things that they do… Read More »Why do Birds Fly in Circles?
2019 Eagle Day at the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge
Bald eagles are a symbol of our nation’s freedom and prosperity. Personally, for me that is, very few birds instill a sense of pride for… Read More »2019 Eagle Day at the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge
Recent Sightings: Tundra Swans
I spend as much time as I can each week on the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, looking for any new birds arriving to the… Read More »Recent Sightings: Tundra Swans
Bird Watching: the Rough-legged Hawk
Birds fascinate me, they really do. I have been around birds almost my entire life, in fact. I started raising them when I was about… Read More »Bird Watching: the Rough-legged Hawk
Why the Experience of Nature is Good for Us
What compels a man to leave the warmth and comfort of his home, grabbing only pen and paper on the way out the door, and… Read More »Why the Experience of Nature is Good for Us
What Do Great Blue Herons Eat?
If you’re a bird watcher, much like myself, you probably enjoy learning new things about the birds we love to watch. One of the things… Read More »What Do Great Blue Herons Eat?
In Nature, Who Should We Root For?
Last week, while photographing great blue herons standing on the ice at the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, I came across a scene that always… Read More »In Nature, Who Should We Root For?
Bird Watching: Tundra or trumpeter swan
Sign up below for email notifications for future posts from our blog about the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge. If you have visited the Bear… Read More »Bird Watching: Tundra or trumpeter swan
What Do Rough-legged Hawks Eat?
As I sit here on the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, casually watching a rough-legged hawk perched on a no-parking sign seemingly scanning the marsh… Read More »What Do Rough-legged Hawks Eat?
Bird Watching For Great Blue Herons
Great blue herons offer some unique and interesting opportunities for bird watchers and photographers alike. In many areas, they are found year-round, making them a… Read More »Bird Watching For Great Blue Herons
Beginning Outdoor Photography Workshop
Free Beginning Outdoor Photography Workshop Yes, you heard it correctly. Each year I put on a free outdoor photography workshop at the Bear River Migratory… Read More »Beginning Outdoor Photography Workshop