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…
Working The Bison After The Antelope Island Roundup
Up until this year, I had never been to the annual Antelope Island Bison Roundup, and I was determined that needed to change. I had always wanted to go and…
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…
Is Nature Photography Just A Big Lie? Well, It Can Be.
I love taking nature and wildlife photographs, so much so that it has become my true passion, of sorts, and the driving force behind this blog. Yes, I must confess,…
Enjoying The Annual Antelope Island Bison Roundup
If truth be told, I had no idea what to expect when I headed out early Saturday morning to go watch the annual bison roundup at Antelope Island State Park.…
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…
Fall Migration For American Avocets Is Still Underway And Quite Impressive On The Great Salt Lake
Each fall, as I mentioned in my previous blog post regarding birding on the Great Salt Lake, millions of shorebirds and waterfowl migrate through the Great Salt Lake wetlands as…
Thousands Of Migrating American Avocets Congregate Near The Great Salt Lake Causeway
Bird migration is, for sure, one of the great wonders of nature. Each year during the spring and fall seasons, millions and millions of birds worldwide start to migrate between…
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…
Another Consequence Of Utah’s Drought Regarding The Great Salt Lake
Without question, Utah is facing the worst drought I have ever seen in my lifetime. In fact, much of the western United States is dealing with severe drought conditions as…
Bird Watching On The Great Salt Lake Causeway During Fall Migration
Each fall, usually starting in late July or early August, the Great Salt Lake silently transforms into one of the greatest birdwatching spectacles in North America. Millions of water birds,…
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…
Why Do Bison Roll In The Dirt?
One of the reasons I buy the Utah State Park's annual pass is to photograph the incredible amount of nature and wildlife on Antelope Island in Northern Utah. I wholeheartedly…