How Fast Can Trumpeter Swans Fly?
For birdwatchers like you and I, the inevitable swapping of the seasons always induces some kind of change in what species of birds we get to watch and photograph. An…
The Merlin Is Arguably The Most Tenacious Of All The Falcons.
With regard to birdwatching this time of year, there are several species of raptors that migrate to and live on the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge during winter that are…
Do Hawks Regurgitate Pellets Like Owls?
On a recent early morning photography trip to the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge auto tour route I had a brief encounter with a red-tailed hawk where, surprisingly, it allowed…
Why Do Turkey Vultures Sit With Their Wings Held Open?
If there's a more misunderstood and underappreciated bird than the turkey vulture, I certainly don't know what it would be. Let's face it, turkey vultures are a little unsightly with…
Do Great Blue Herons Purposely Feed Around Pelicans?
Birdwatching can be filled with a lot of interesting discoveries if we slow down a bit and look for them, thus giving nature enough time to pull back the curtain…
How Biologists Better Understand Canada Geese With The Help Of A 30-Minute Airboat Ride.
It might seem like a brain-scratcher to ponder how a simple 30-minute airboat ride actually helps biologists delve into the lives of thousands of geese for years to come but…
It’s Time, Once Again, For Baby Birds On The Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge Auto Tour Route.
When I passed through the main gate at the start of the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge auto tour route yesterday, an electronic sign displayed the following message: "Watch out…
This Particular Osprey Nest Shows Us Nature And Civilization Don’t Always Have To Clash.
I've always considered myself a fairly observant person, at least with things relating to birds that is, but late last week when I noticed something was a bit out of…
A Swainson’s Hawk And An Early Morning Hunt For Voles.
Each and every morning as I'm heading for the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge auto tour route my mind starts to ponder about what kind of birds and relatable stories…
Did I Just Watch A Red-winged Blackbird Actually Attack A Pelican?
It might seem a bit far-fetched, but as I drove the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge auto tour route this morning, I actually watched a male red-winged blackbird attack an…
It Appears Utah’s Nesting Pelicans Still Have A Trick Or Two Up Their Sleeve.
If there's a bird I want to both photograph and write about for this website more than the American white pelican I surely don't know what it would be. Don't…
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Red-winged Blackbirds Might Be Common But They Are Anything But Ordinary, Here Are 5 Interesting Facts About Them.
When I first started photographing birds on the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge auto tour route many years ago two particular species stood out above all the rest and immediately…
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The Frustrations Of Photographing Great Blue Herons.
If there's a bird I love to photograph more than the great blue heron I honestly don't know what it would be. The American white pelican would be a very…
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Migrating Snow Geese And The Damage They Leave Behind.
Suffice it to say, I'm a birdwatcher, through and through, and I love it when thousands of snow geese, reportedly as many as 20,000 birds in some years, filter through…
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American Avocets Have Returned, And Quite A Bit Early This Year, Too, I Might Add.
When it comes to birdwatching, as many of us do, I definitely have a unique place in my heart for the American avocet. Hopefully, my love for this unique shorebird…