How Do Scientists Track Monarch Butterfly Migrations?
If you've been following the plight of the monarch butterfly in the western United States, you know their numbers have plummeted to an all-time low in recent years. In fact,…
Is Thistle Good For Pollinators?
When it comes to misunderstood and oftentimes maligned plants, I am certain the thistle is at or, at the very least, near the top of the list of plants society…
Watch For Wildlife In The Smallest Of Places
Nature can be a crafty magician at times, one quite capable of hiding itself in plain sight from the casual observer. I am fascinated by nature if truth be told,…
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…
Getting Up-Close And Personal With Butterflies
Butterflies are an intriguing and most beautiful part of the natural world around us. They are so delicate but yet so strong and resilient to the challenges nature oftentimes throws…
Best Spots To Easily View Wildflowers In Utah
If you're a nature enthusiast much like I am, the question might arise where you can go to see wildflowers in Utah. Our state has many mountainous locations to view…
Simple Tips for Photographing Wildlife In Your Own Backyard
For a lot of us, myself included, when we envision wildlife and nature photography, oftentimes our minds succumb to thoughts of great excursions to famed national parks such as Yellowstone…
Some Recent Images From The Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge
It is no secret I anxiously look forward to spring on the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge. This year, however, due to the worldwide spread of the coronavirus, my time…
Do Monarch Butterflies Live In Utah?
You might think it's a silly question to ask if monarch butterflies live in Utah, but many people I have talked to over the past couple of years actually didn't…
Painted lady butterflies will nectar on blooming dandelions.
Are Dandelions Beneficial For Butterflies?
If I had any questions before about dandelions being beneficial for butterflies, a natural phenomenon that occurred this past spring certainly removed all doubt. During this enlightening moment, I literally…
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 seed and by root, so…