Category: Birds
Mountain Magpie Takeoff And Flight
Most magpies I photograph are on Antelope Island but on those unusual occasions when I photograph one in the Wasatch Mountains I call it a “mountain magpie”. (3 photos)
Yellow Warbler Perched, Rousing, Taking Off And In Flight
Green-tailed Towhee Singing On Territory
A Mix Of Birds And A Critter From My Recent Trip To Bear River MBR
Yellow-headed Blackbirds Feasting On Midges
As usual this time of year, three days ago at Bear River MBR many of the Yellow-headed Blackbirds were feasting on midges. Typically, they’d snag them right out of the air. (7 photos)
Baby Coots At Bear River MBR
I’ve known for years how unattractive baby coots are. Yesterday it was reaffirmed. (2 photos)
Snowy Egret Rousing And Fishing
Turkey Vulture Spread-wing Postures – From One Extreme To Another
Black-crowned Night Heron With An Unusual Eye Reflection
Mixed Mountain Birds From Two Days Ago
Wilson’s Phalaropes At Bear River MBR Last Week
Drake Cinnamon Teal In Flight – Happy Duck
Northern Shoveler Takeoff And Me Stuck At Home For Two Days Going Nuts
American Avocet And Nest With A Single Egg
Yesterday morning I was excited to find my first nesting American Avocets of the year. (5 photos)