Is Trying To Take The Perfect Nature Photograph Worth The Risk?
On a recent bird-watching trip to the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, I came across a photographic opportunity that, as a nature photographer, I just couldn't pass up. I was…
What Do Red-winged Blackbirds Eat During Winter?
It's been a while since I've photographed or even mentioned the red-winged blackbird, so today's blog post is dedicated to them, one of my favorite subjects ever to sit and…
I’d Rather Be Bird Watching And Here Are 8 Good Reasons Why
Spend more than 5 minutes with me, and you'll see that bird-watching is one of my all-time favorite things to do. It doesn't matter if I am casually sitting on…
November Might Mean Turkeys To Some, But To Others, Including Me, It Means Trumpeter Swans
When I think of November, I almost always think of swans, mainly the tundra swan to be more precise. And with good reason, I might add, as each November, upwards…
Can We Save The Monarch Butterfly? Washington State University Is Helping Unlock The Mystery Of Their Migration
A few days ago, one of our readers here at Bear River Blogger reached out to me about helping get the word out about a monarch butterfly research project conducted…
When Checking Milkweed For Monarch Butterfly Caterpillars, Don’t Be Afraid To Go Small, Very Small, In Fact
I've been in full-blown monarch butterfly mode lately, and why not? It's late August, and here in northern Utah, we are at the peak time for finding monarch butterflies, caterpillars,…
Don’t Overlook One of the Lesser-Known Nectar-Bearing Plants For Monarch Butterflies
As a youngster who grew up on the outdoorsy end of the spectrum, my friends and I would spend hours exploring the nearby fields almost daily during summer, and as…
Maybe A Suitable Camera For Nature Photography Is Already In Your Back Pocket
Being a nature photographer by heart, I can typically be found with one of my Canon DSLR cameras somewhere nearby. Not always, mind you, but I oftentimes do find it…
It’s Literally 100 Degrees Outside, So Let’s Cool Down With Some Winter Pictures From The Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge
As I sit and write this blog post, the TV weatherman just mentioned another record broken in Utah. I really do hate to be the bearer of bad news, but…
So Can Small Backyard Gardens Actually Help Save The Monarch Butterfly?
If you've been following the plight of the monarch butterfly over the past several years, you have heard that their numbers have literally crashed, especially out here in the western…
From Pelicans To Monarch Butterflies, The Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge Didn’t Disappoint This Nature Geek Yesterday By Any Means
Confession time here: I am a full-blown nature geek, through and through. Yes, I really do love bird watching, as you might conclude from this blog, but truthfully, between you…
I’m Quite Fond Of The Two-tailed Swallowtail Butterfly, And Here Are Three Pictures Showing Why
Strike up a conversation with me about butterflies, and you will quickly learn I consider the two-tailed swallowtail butterfly one of the most spectacular creatures on earth. And if truth…
Trust Me, Even Small Edits Will Make Your Bird Photographs Better
Due to having "too many pots on the fire", I've recently decided to drop my actual photography website and start posting a little bit about nature photography here instead. It…
A Rare American Bittern Sighting Yesterday Reminded Me Just How Hard They Are To Find As Well As To Photograph
I love a good challenge, especially with bird photography. It's a large part of what keeps me coming back, time and time again, to try and capture decent photographs of…
The Burrowing Owls Have Once Again Returned To Promontory Mountain For The Summer
Each summer, I look forward to doing a little bird watching and photography with the quirky little burrowing owls. Antelope Island State Park is the most well-known location to find…
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