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…
Rare Trumpeter Swans Migrate Into Northern Utah
One of the most majestic and beautiful birds in North America is, without question, the trumpeter swan. If you have ever seen one out in the wild, you know what…
Viewing Wildlife On Antelope Island
For anybody who 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…
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…
Attracting More Backyard Birds With Water
Bird watching in my own backyard is quite possibly one of the most relaxing and enjoyable things I have ever done. There is something that's so enjoyable, so satisfying about…
Bird Watching On Antelope Island
Suffice it to say, being an outdoor photographer I have many bird-watching spots here in northern Utah and one of my most favorite and most productive locations for not only…
Antelope Island Catches On Fire
Today, while on one of my twice-weekly trips to Antelope Island, I was able to witness a small wildfire that started on the Buffalo Point Trail. At this point, I…
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…
Easily Attract Goldfinches To The Backyard
If you ask me, I would say without any reservation, watching and, of course, photographing goldfinches in my own backyard is arguably one of the best ways to relax and…
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 a tundra swan eats, but the answer does, indeed, have implications for their migration, which, I will admit, is…
Why Should We Plant Mexican Sunflowers?
Spend any amount of time online searching for information on bird and butterfly-friendly plants, and you will most definitely come across the Mexican sunflower. But what exactly is a Mexican…
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 the…
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…