If you have been following the details regarding the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge this past year, you have seen quite a lot of stuff happening on the refuge, most of which have been dealing primarily with habitat management efforts. One the non-habitat management happenings on the refuge this year, however, actually had to do […]
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If you are planning a trip in search of world-class birding, looking to add to your photography portfolio or just itching to get out and enjoy nature, the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge auto tour route offers an unparalleled setting for bird watching enthusiasts, nature-buffs and outdoor photographers alike. Admittedly, I have personally visited the
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Bald eagles are a symbol of our nation’s freedom and prosperity. Personally, for me that is, very few birds instill a sense of pride for our country as well as a sense of accomplishment by our nation’s ability to bring back the bald eagle from the near brink of extinction. This Saturday, February 9, 2019,
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What compels a man to leave the warmth and comfort of his home, grabbing only pen and paper on the way out the door, and sit inside a frosty vehicle on a windy winters day on a remote wildlife sanctuary, just to capture a few random thoughts for the blogoshere? For me, the answer to
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If you’re a bird watcher, much like myself, you probably enjoy learning new things about the birds we love to watch. One of the things I recently learned during a bird watching trip is what great blue herons eat and, even more so, how they obtain food in the winter when many waterways are frozen,
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Free Beginning Outdoor Photography Workshop Yes, you heard it correctly. Each year I put on a free outdoor photography workshop at the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge headquarters in Brigham City, Utah. It is my way of giving back to the bird refuge which I love and cherish so much. A lot of my time
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Cinnamon Teal on the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge Earlier this year, I spent some time photographing cinnamon teal on the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge auto tour route. This 12 mile stretch of gravely road gave me an excellent opportunity to photograph this most striking of waterfowl up close and personal. The cinnamon teal
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Reflections of an American Avocet from the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge When it comes to bird photography few birds peak my interest like the american avocet. I am fortunate to have these unique yet quirky shorebirds reside so close to me each summer on the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge. A few weeks ago,
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Thousands Of Barn Swallows Have Returned To The Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge If you are like me, you love watching birds and you don’t mind if they are common or rare. Just the mere sight and sounds of birds returning each spring excites us as we get to watch the magic and intrigue of
If there ever was a day built for pelicans, today was indeed the day. A firm but steady wind picked up as I arrived on the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge in search of the American white pelican to both photograph and admire on this warm spring morning. Typically, however, wind is the arch-enemy of
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Waking Up To A Flock Of White-Faced Ibis’s A couple years ago, early one warm summer morning, I found my pasture inundated with a group of the most curious looking birds. Never before has my property played host to a flock of white-faced ibis’s but on this particular morning a breach in the irrigation canal
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A faint series of low-toned whoots could be heard from far off in the distance. As the sound grew louder, I recognized it as the distinct call of the tundra swan. I had just finished a full day photographing birds on the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge and surrounding area when I stopped to put
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(Editors note: This post and images were posted earlier and before the refuge habitat restoration work began. Some of the images don’t represent the current conditions on the auto tour route but are only posted to show the general area and not the current conditions.) The Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge is a second home
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It’s one of my favorite days of the year again. It’s time to visit the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge to see and hear the migrating tundra swans. It’s also time for another one of my annual photography workshops. Each spring thousands of migrating tundra swans stop on the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge to
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Occasionally I like to put my camera in video mode and record the sights and sounds of what I am photographing. Last summer my photography endeavors took me to the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge to photograph the yellow headed blackbird and I opted to do just that for a brief moment. I am quite
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