How HawkWatch International’s Banding Efforts Are Helping Us Better Understand The American Kestrel
For as long as I can remember, I've had a great love for nature, especially for birds. Case in point, it has been over 40 years now since my dad…
What Bird Watching Taught Me About The Tenacity Of The American Avocet
If there's one thing I know about our avian friends it's this, to learn about birds you simply go and watch birds. Yes, it really is that simple. Just go…
Why Do Red-winged Blackbirds Sing?
I don't know about you but for me at least, hearing the silence of winter break with the sweet sounds of a red-winged blackbird for the first time of the…
The Frustrating Part Of Winter Bird Watching
We've all heard the phrase "Here today, Gone Tomorrow" haven't we? Well, if you're a bird watcher you most certainly have some experience with the phrase to some degree, especially…
The Farmington Bay Great Blue Heron Rookery Is Active Again
I know it's way too early to start thinking about spring but if you were at Farmington Bay with me this evening that's exactly what would have been going through…
The Most Remote Working Phone In America A Bird Watcher Might Ever Use
If you are fortunate enough to visit, let's hope you never have to use their phone. The last time I was there, I picked up the receiver and got a…
Why More Tundra Swans Doesn’t Always Mean Better Bird Watching
Sometimes as bird watchers we unknowingly fall into the trap of believing in the notion more birds always means a better bird-watching experience. Well, I am here to tell you…
Crows Are Certainly One Intelligent Bird For Sure
It has been said that crows are one of the most intelligent birds in nature and from a recent observation of them in my yard, I will whole heartily agree.…
Thousands Of Tundra Swans Are Showing Up At Farmington Bay WMA
Today, I took a drive out to Farmington Bay WMA to see how the tundra swan migration is shaping up. Well, suffice it to say, there are thousands of early-arriving…
What Is Going On With Bird Migration This Winter?
The miracle of bird migration is arguably one of the greatest wonders of nature and a most fascinating part of bird life that seems to be constantly changing as time…
A Slow Day Birding On The Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge Still Nets 26 Bald Eagles Today
It's the dreary doldrums of winter and sometimes the bird watching is a little slow this time of year, even on the famed Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge where I…
Should Farmington Bay WMA Add Another Great Blue Heron Rookery?
If you've been reading this blog for very long, you have certainly noticed my ever-growing fondness for the great blue heron. It might even be an obsession of sorts, if…
Great Blue Herons Spotted On The Rookery At Farmington Bay
As a nature photographer who has seen a lot of oddities throughout my travels, I never in a million years thought I would be taking pictures of great blue herons…
I’ve Been Looking For The Missing Bald Eagles And I Found Some Today, Including One In A Nest
If you've been out and about looking for the wintering bald eagles along the Wasatch Front but coming up empty-handed, you're not alone. This year has been a bit unpredictable,…
Are The Nature Trails At Farmington Bay Handicap Accessible?
A few days ago, one of my readers emailed me with a question about a couple of the places I regularly blog about with regards to them being handicap accessible…
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