I know what you’re thinking with a title like that and, well, I admit it does sound quite strange to even consider burning habitat to help birds, doesn’t it? Trust me, exactly 5 years ago when I was given access from the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge to follow and photograph federal firefighters as they […]
If there’s one thing, besides my love for nature that is, I hope to impart to those of you who read, subscribe to, and follow this website it’s that the best way to learn about and, more importantly, foster an appreciation for nature is to go and experience it first hand. There’s nothing better or
A Great Blue Heron And Garter Snake’s Battle For Survival Taught Me Something Today. Read More »
Yesterday, the birdwatching bug was too much for me to ignore so, being one who is easily swayed to photograph birds when the opportunity presents itself, I opted to take a drive around the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge auto tour route to see if the migrating tundra swans have made it to the bird
Finally, The Migrating Tundra Swans Have Arrived. Read More »
I don’t know how else to categorize it but it’s sure been an atypical season for my birdwatching excursions this winter on the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, to say the least. And from what I can tell, the birdwatching oddities just keep rolling in as if they were now considered to be the new
Photographing Pelicans In The Snow? Yes, Believe It Or Not, That’s Really A Thing. Read More »
My hands are still trying to warm up from the frosty 19-degree Fahrenheit drive I took around the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge auto tour route this morning but having a flock of tundra swans a mere 50 yards from the roadway was well worth it in my book. It was also worth it since
If you asked me to describe in two words or less how birdwatching was going this year on the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge auto tour route the only term coming to my mind as I sit here and write would be, well, “consistently inconsistent”, at least from my own experience that is. Now before
When it comes to winter birdwatching there is one scene that, for me at least, fits the definition of an anomaly to a “T” and shows just how resilient great blue herons are in a very frigid winter climate. It is also the absolute number one reason why I visit the Bear River Migratory Bird
Here’s Definitive Proof Great Blue Herons Are Very Resilient Creatures. Read More »
If it seems like both my website and YouTube channel are currently focused on tundra swans at the moment that’s because they most certainly are and for a good reason I might add, tundra swans are just an incredible bird to both watch and photograph. The tundra swan fall migration is in full swing right
There’s an old adage that goes something along the lines of “you never know until you go” and it definitely applies to the past few days of birdwatching on the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge. Even though it is waterfowl hunting season here in Utah and the refuge auto tour route has been somewhat spotty
I won’t beat around the bush with a long intro here but, well, just fess up and come out and say it already I guess. As hard as it is for me to admit, this year as a whole, with the current fall season as a prime example, has been uncharacteristically spotty at best for
Bald eagles are a definitely winter staple for us birdwatchers who enjoy coming to the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge during the months of December through February. Almost daily during the coldest months of the year a few of these iconic raptors can be found on the refuge auto tour route, typically perched out on
A Very Early Bald Eagle Sighting On The Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge. Read More »
If you haven’t heard, a new chapter was ushered in today regarding the seasonal cycle of happenings at the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, the Utah duck hunting season kicked off at sunrise this morning. And with the start of waterfowl hunting season comes a big question for birders, what is birdwatching like during hunting
Today’s birdwatching trip around the 12-mile self-guided Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge auto tour route was nothing short of a headscratcher for me, to say the least. It’s early October, a time of the year when many species of birds have already migrated southward and others are preparing to leave soon. Early this morning, however,
Every once in a while, and for some unknown reason I might add, my mind likes to go off on a metaphorical hiking expedition of sorts, one where it starts to wander and conjure up ideas and opportunities to help people get more interested in one of my favorite activities, birdwatching. As an example, this
Should Farmington Bay Hold A Great Blue Heron Festival? Read More »
As I sit at my laptop to work on this blog post my mind has been trying to meander a bit, something quite common when the topic at hand involves birdwatching, bird photography, or just about anything at all to do with wild birds. It can be quite frustrating at times, too, I will admit.
