The Amazing Turkey Vulture
I might be in a small group with this one but yes, I actually do think turkey vultures are very beautiful and quite interesting in their own right- birds I…
Winter Birdwatching: It Might Not Be What You’ve Thought It Was, But Surprisingly Better.
Summer just flew by, didn't it? In fact, the whole year has been kind of a blur, and with today being the first day of fall, we are officially 3/4…
Great Egrets Were Certainly Abundant This Year
It's been quite an interesting summer birdwatching on the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge temporary auto tour route this year, and the most peculiar and exciting part of it all,…
Let’s Help A Pair Of Barn Owls With A Nest Box
Lately, my mind has been on owls, and rightfully so, as they are an amazing 'order' of birds: 'Strigiformes', to be more precise, for those wanting to know the biological…
One Of The Everyday Challenges Faced By Urban Wildlife As Shown Through The Eyes Of A California Quail
Even though I love to visit and photograph birds on nature preserves like the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, finding and photographing wildlife in the backyard will, without question, always…
Crossing Paths With A Leucistic Female Red-winged Blackbird.
One of the reasons I love birdwatching so much is the always-present possibility of crossing paths with an uncommon, maybe even rare, bird or two on my travels. It doesn't…
A Bitter-Sweet Moment With A Peregrine Falcon Today.
For as long as I can remember, birds have always had a place in my heart. And this passion for our feathered friends started several decades ago when I was…
Big Changes Are Coming To The Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge Auto Tour Route.
Yes, you read that headline correctly: big changes are, in fact, coming to the famous Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge auto tour route, a self-guided 12-mile gravel road that winds…
Photographing The American Kestrel, A Strikingly Beautiful Bird.
With its richly colored plumage, the male American kestrel is, without question, one of the most beautiful birds in nature, well, at least this birdwatcher thinks so, that is, and…
This Is Why I Think Of Trumpeter Swans Instead Of Turkeys On Thanksgiving.
Today, while on a short 3-mile bike ride, the prevailing pre-dawn silence was broken by a most familiar sound, one that I hear numerous times a day during fall, in…
A Scene Proving The American Avocet Is No Pushover.
When I first started my bird photography journey on the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge auto tour route many years ago, the very first bird I encountered and photographed was…
Some Thoughts Regarding Birdwatching During Duck Hunting Season.
If you're like me, an avid birder who truly enjoys nature photography and birding year-round, you most likely have ventured out to a public wildlife refuge somewhere across the United…
Let’s Take A Close Look At The Pelican.
If I were put on the spot to declare my top 5 all-time birds to watch and photograph, the American white pelican would, without any hesitation or reservation, surely make…
Birdwatching Is About The Journey As Much As The Destination. Let Me Explain.
I've been an avid birdwatcher for as long as I can remember, ever since I was about 10 years old or so, when my dad and I walked down the…
A Beginner’s Guide For Photographing Birds In Flight.
Many years ago, when I started photographing birds, I soon learned firsthand just how hard capturing even a decently composed image of a flying bird really was. The editing process…
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