Western Grebes Feeding Chicks
It’s a never-ending job for adult Western Grebes as they try to keep their chicks fed while back-brooding them at the same time.
Category: Favorite Locations
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.
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.
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.
My Trip Of Tiny Birds – Least Sandpiper
During my Montana camping trip last week I was able to photograph two of the tiniest birds of their types in the world.
A Prairie Falcon Bonanza
Last week in Montana’s Centennial Valley I witnessed a Prairie Falcon phenomenon that was completely unexpected. In fact I’d go as far as to say it blew me away – to the jaw-dropping point.
A Resurgence Of Short-eared Owls In The West?
In my experience Short-eared Owls have been few and far between in several western states for the entire nine years I’ve been photographing birds. Not so this year!
Centennial Valley Golden Eagle (and a brief camping trip report)
I didn’t see as many Golden Eagles on my camping trip as I hoped to but I was pleased that this one allowed me a reasonably close approach.
Swainson’s Hawk (and the wire we cannot see)
Yesterday morning I inadvertantly flushed this Swainson’s Hawk off prey as I drove a remote dirt road in the Centennail Valley.
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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.
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.
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.
My Trip Of Tiny Birds – Least Sandpiper
During my Montana camping trip last week I was able to photograph two of the tiniest birds of their types in the world.
A Prairie Falcon Bonanza
Last week in Montana’s Centennial Valley I witnessed a Prairie Falcon phenomenon that was completely unexpected. In fact I’d go as far as to say it blew me away – to the jaw-dropping point.
A Resurgence Of Short-eared Owls In The West?
In my experience Short-eared Owls have been few and far between in several western states for the entire nine years I’ve been photographing birds. Not so this year!
Centennial Valley Golden Eagle (and a brief camping trip report)
I didn’t see as many Golden Eagles on my camping trip as I hoped to but I was pleased that this one allowed me a reasonably close approach.
Swainson’s Hawk (and the wire we cannot see)
Yesterday morning I inadvertantly flushed this Swainson’s Hawk off prey as I drove a remote dirt road in the Centennail Valley.