Eared Grebes On Glover Pond
Eared Grebes are by far the most abundant grebe species on the planet and we have gazillions of them here in northern Utah. But they sure can be difficult to approach.
Category: Birds
Northern Pygmy Owl With A Vole For Breakfast
Anatomy Of A Magpie Nest
Due to changing conditions I’m finally getting a better look at this interesting and complex nest.
Adult Red-tailed Hawk In Flight And A Plug For Rehab Organizations
Chances of photographic success with this hawk when it took off were low but I aimed my lens in its direction anyway.
An Acrobatic, Spring-loaded Virginia Warbler (+ a bonus image)
The heat’s been dreadful in the valley for weeks now so yesterday morning we decided to go high into the nearby Wasatch Mountains for some relief.
An American Bittern Out In The Open, Finally!
In about nine years of photographing birds I’ve never found an American Bittern out in the open. Until last week…
Snowy Egret – How The “Little Things” Can Make Or Break A Shot
It goes without saying that the appeal of a photo isn’t always universal. After all, viewers have varying tastes and tolerance for imperfection. I suspect this image will be one of those but I like it even though it’s far from perfect.
Gulls, Brine Flies, Spiders And Robert Kirby
I’ll confess I don’t pay a lot of attention to gulls but when the brine flies are out their feeding antics can be both interesting and entertaining.
Juvenile Black-crowned Night Heron In Flight
Sometimes you have to choose between optimal camera settings and getting the shot at all.
Juvenile Western Meadowlark In Flight (compared to an adult)
The differences between juvenile and adult Western Meadowlarks often go unrecognized by observers in the field but when you see them up close through a lens those differences become striking.
A Report On The Aftermath Of The Antelope Island Fire, Including Photos
Yesterday morning they finally opened the east side road to Fielding Garr Ranch and I was among the first to drive it after the fire. What I saw was depressing but it certainly could have been worse.
Least Weasel In Utah? Could It Be?
There are two weasel species found in Utah. The Least Weasel isn’t supposed to be one of them.
Belted Kingfisher Revisited
Belted Kingfishers have always been one my most difficult avian subjects because they’re so very difficult to approach.
Northern Flicker At The Nest Cavity (+ an Antelope Island fire update)
I’ve always found Northern Flickers to be shy and elusive so being close to this male was a treat for me.
This Is Why Nesting Sapsuckers Can Look A Little Scruffy
There are obvious advantages to raising your family in a nesting cavity but doing so also has its challenges.
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Northern Pygmy Owl With A Vole For Breakfast
Anatomy Of A Magpie Nest
Due to changing conditions I’m finally getting a better look at this interesting and complex nest.
Adult Red-tailed Hawk In Flight And A Plug For Rehab Organizations
Chances of photographic success with this hawk when it took off were low but I aimed my lens in its direction anyway.
An Acrobatic, Spring-loaded Virginia Warbler (+ a bonus image)
The heat’s been dreadful in the valley for weeks now so yesterday morning we decided to go high into the nearby Wasatch Mountains for some relief.
An American Bittern Out In The Open, Finally!
In about nine years of photographing birds I’ve never found an American Bittern out in the open. Until last week…
Snowy Egret – How The “Little Things” Can Make Or Break A Shot
It goes without saying that the appeal of a photo isn’t always universal. After all, viewers have varying tastes and tolerance for imperfection. I suspect this image will be one of those but I like it even though it’s far from perfect.
Gulls, Brine Flies, Spiders And Robert Kirby
I’ll confess I don’t pay a lot of attention to gulls but when the brine flies are out their feeding antics can be both interesting and entertaining.
Juvenile Black-crowned Night Heron In Flight
Sometimes you have to choose between optimal camera settings and getting the shot at all.
Juvenile Western Meadowlark In Flight (compared to an adult)
The differences between juvenile and adult Western Meadowlarks often go unrecognized by observers in the field but when you see them up close through a lens those differences become striking.
A Report On The Aftermath Of The Antelope Island Fire, Including Photos
Yesterday morning they finally opened the east side road to Fielding Garr Ranch and I was among the first to drive it after the fire. What I saw was depressing but it certainly could have been worse.
Least Weasel In Utah? Could It Be?
There are two weasel species found in Utah. The Least Weasel isn’t supposed to be one of them.
Belted Kingfisher Revisited
Belted Kingfishers have always been one my most difficult avian subjects because they’re so very difficult to approach.
Northern Flicker At The Nest Cavity (+ an Antelope Island fire update)
I’ve always found Northern Flickers to be shy and elusive so being close to this male was a treat for me.
This Is Why Nesting Sapsuckers Can Look A Little Scruffy
There are obvious advantages to raising your family in a nesting cavity but doing so also has its challenges.