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.
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.