Are Predator Control Practices Used On Antelope Island Coyotes?
Coyote populations on Antelope Island have declined dramatically over the last few years and recent disturbing events had some of us wondering if Utah State Parks was practicing predator control on the island. Yesterday afternoon I was on a mission to find out.
An Update And Some Questions Regarding Low-flying Aircraft
Red-tailed Hawk At 23 MPH (my speed, not the hawk’s)
We do what we have to do to get the shot (as long as it’s safe for both bird and photographer).
Vesper Sparrow Perched And Taking Off From Sagebrush
An Ugly Photo With A Beautiful Function For Bird Lovers
Male and female Long-billed Curlews have identical plumage throughout the year so how do we tell them apart? This is the best single photo I’ve seen to show how.
American Avocet – An American Beauty When In Breeding Plumage
As simple as it is this photo from two days ago may become one of my favorite shots of an American Avocet for a variety of reasons.
Yesterday I Had A Two Merlin Morning At Bear River MBR
On average I photograph Merlins less often than once per year so to get two of them in my viewfinder on the same morning was a momentous occasion.
Loggerhead Shrikes – A Pair Of Lovebirds
Shrikes have been an elusive subject for me for some time now so getting this mated pair in the frame together was a real treat.
Some Very Thoughtful Neighbors And A Progress Report On My Back Surgery
Willet – Two Shots I Like And One That Broke My Heart
I got many photos I like of this bird but I screwed up on the only one that could have been spectacular.