Great Blue Herons And Winter
If you were to ask me what is the best way to learn about birds, my suggestion to you would be, without any reservation, to simply get outdoors and just…
Visiting Fish Springs National Wildlife Refuge
Tucked away in the far southern portion of Utah's western desert is, what others have previously termed, “an oasis in the desert”, a hidden slice of nature brimming with scenery…
Why Do Barn Swallows Dive At You?
If you have barn swallows in the yard each summer, you've probably experienced a time or two when they dive-bomb you as you walk around the house somewhere. It happened…
Viewing Wildlife On Antelope Island
For anybody that loves the outdoors as much as I do, Antelope Island State Park is a treasure trove of natural wonders, especially when it comes to my favorite part…
What Birds Are At The Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge
Quietly nestled in Box Elder County, Utah, the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge is nationally known for its offering of unique and oftentimes unforgettable experiences for birders. I know as…
Owls In Utah
Sitting here at my desk on this cold, cloudy November morning, I find myself a little bit distracted from my writing duties. You see, not far from me, maybe 75…
Do Falcons Attack Great Blue Herons?
Although it is uncommon, maybe even rare, some falcons will indeed attack the much larger great blue heron. Over the years, I have personally witnessed this occurrence several times on…
Tundra swans resting on the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge during spring migration offer a great bird watching experience.
What Does A Tundra Swan Eat?
It might seem like a simple question to ask regarding what does a tundra swan eat, but the answer does, indeed, have implications on their migration, which, I will admit,…
Thousands Of Snow Geese Migrate Through Box Elder County
This will be a short blog post to update those of you interested in seeing the thousands of snow geese that migrate through northern Utah, particularly in the small farming…
Thousands Of Snow Geese Migrate Through Northern Utah
Early one morning about 12 years ago or so, I was awakened by a flock of low flying geese taking their flight path right over my house. Nothing out of…
American kestrel sitting on a fence post on the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge.
What Do American Kestrels Eat During Winter?
Each day as I drive the 12-mile stretch of road between the Bear River Migratory bird Refuge visitors center and the auto tour route, I am greeted by North America's…
Thousands Of Tundra Swans Migrate Into Utah
Each year, thousands of tundra swans migrate into Utah. This happens not once but twice per year as these majestic birds migrate to and from their breeding grounds in western…
Rough-legged Hawks Return To Utah
It's a little early, quite a bit early, in fact, but the rough-legged hawk has once again returned to Utah for the winter season. Each year, the arctic tundra and…
Portrait Of A Northern Harrier
When it comes to bird photography, each of us has a species or two categorized in our own minds as, to put it bluntly, a nemesis bird. These are birds…
How A Brown Pelican Kept Me From Giving Up On Blogging
I have been frustrated with blogging for a while now. This frustration comes from how the blogoshpere has seemingly evolved and changed into solely a money making endeavor over sharing…