When Up Is Down – Why Some Ducks Tip Upside Down In Water
I've been bird watching well over 40 years now, and ducks were some of the first birds that gathered my interest back in the day. I guess that stems from…
Burrowing Owls Using Artificial Nests On Antelope Island
Burrowing owls, you've got to love them, right? I sure do, and that is why I spend countless hours each year photographing and just plain watching them whenever and wherever…
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…
Ruddy Ducks On The Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge
As far as bird watching on the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge goes, I can only say it has been a pretty slow and somewhat disappointing year for the most…
Owls On Antelope Island
Antelope Island State Park is home to hundreds of species of migratory and resident birds. In fact, as of this writing, eBird lists 261 different species of birds being recorded…
Can Great Blue Herons Swim?
One of the most fascinating birds to watch in nature is, without question, the great blue heron. Over the years, I have spent hundreds of hours or more on the…
Why Do Cattle Egrets Follow Cows?
In the birding world, there is a strange but interesting relationship in nature between birds and beasts when it comes to cattle egrets and cows. It's not a mutual relationship…
5 Simple Camera Settings For Great Bird Photos
One of the aspects of bird photography I like the most is helping other bird watchers learn how to take great photos of our feathered friends. In fact, I like…
Burrowing Owls On The Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge
For those of you who have read my recent post about photographing the burrowing owl, you might be interested in knowing there is a pair of burrowing owls on the…
Does The Canon Rebel Take Good Bird Photos?
So what would you say if I told you my old Canon Rebel is the camera I use the most out of my arsenal of Canon DSLR cameras? It might…
Photographing The Burrowing Owl
With the onset of summer just around the corner, one particular bird I put a lot of time and effort into photographing this time of year is the burrowing owl.…
Photographing Pelicans In Flight
Taking photographs of birds in flight is a challenging and sometimes very frustrating endeavor. Trust me, I know from personal experience, as I spend countless hours behind a camera each…
17 Hiking Trails On Antelope Island
Antelope Island is most often thought of for its large herd of bison or the spectacular sunsets that bring countless photographers to the park each year. But did you know…
The Long-billed Curlew
As spring slowly marches on and casually heads towards the dog days of summer, new bird species seem to be returning to the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge auto tour…
The Burrowing Owl
One of the things I rather enjoy pertaining to blogging is the unique opportunities I get to meet fellow bird watchers while out in nature. Often during these brief but…