A Hunting Coyote And A Fish-eating Raccoon
Fur instead of feathers today. And a question about predator and “pest” control at Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge.
Tag: bear river migratory bird refuge
Red-tailed Hawk Flight Series
For me this was an experimental photography technique for birds in flight. I’ll definitely be using it again.
Water Management And Phragmites Control Issues At Bear River MBR
Yesterday I had a meeting with the new manager of Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge regarding questions and concerns I had about recent management decisions affecting the refuge. Here’s what I found out.
Western Grebe Family – A Little Too Eager For Food
Barn Swallow Adult And Recent Fledgling – Feeding Acrobatics
When adult swallows are feeding youngsters in flight their aerial maneuvers are usually precise. But occasionally someone screws up.
Some Random Recent Birds And Critters
A potpourri of sorts on this Saturday morning. Each of the following photos was taken in the last couple of weeks and all but one were taken in the Wasatch Mountains.
Juvenile Black-necked Stilt
Black-necked Stilt Wing Stretch From An Unusual Perspective
American Avocet Chick At Bear River MBR
American White Pelican Takeoff
American White Pelicans are a species I should train my lens on more often. While they’re sitting on the water they often don’t make a very interesting subject but getting that huge 16 lb. body airborne is a real struggle so photos of them taking off have much more interest for many of us.
American Avocet Takeoff Series
Getting three takeoff shots in a series like this is pretty unusual for me, especially since I didn’t clip any body parts. Yesterday was mostly a good day at Bear River MBR but I saw some very disturbing conditions while I was there.
Western Grebes – The Sleepy Hitchhiker
Some Seasonal Plumage Changes In Male Cinnamon Teals
Yesterday morning at Bear River MBR I encountered a male Cinnamon Teal that had me a little confused at first.
Double-crested Cormorant – The Head Turn Makes The Shot
For some reason I seldom like my photos of this species very much but I do like this one.
A Black-crowned Night Heron And A Long-tailed Weasel
Yesterday was a pretty good day at Bear River MBR but any day I photograph a weasel is a good one.
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Red-tailed Hawk Flight Series
For me this was an experimental photography technique for birds in flight. I’ll definitely be using it again.
Water Management And Phragmites Control Issues At Bear River MBR
Yesterday I had a meeting with the new manager of Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge regarding questions and concerns I had about recent management decisions affecting the refuge. Here’s what I found out.
Western Grebe Family – A Little Too Eager For Food
Barn Swallow Adult And Recent Fledgling – Feeding Acrobatics
When adult swallows are feeding youngsters in flight their aerial maneuvers are usually precise. But occasionally someone screws up.
Some Random Recent Birds And Critters
A potpourri of sorts on this Saturday morning. Each of the following photos was taken in the last couple of weeks and all but one were taken in the Wasatch Mountains.
Juvenile Black-necked Stilt
Black-necked Stilt Wing Stretch From An Unusual Perspective
American Avocet Chick At Bear River MBR
American White Pelican Takeoff
American White Pelicans are a species I should train my lens on more often. While they’re sitting on the water they often don’t make a very interesting subject but getting that huge 16 lb. body airborne is a real struggle so photos of them taking off have much more interest for many of us.
American Avocet Takeoff Series
Getting three takeoff shots in a series like this is pretty unusual for me, especially since I didn’t clip any body parts. Yesterday was mostly a good day at Bear River MBR but I saw some very disturbing conditions while I was there.
Western Grebes – The Sleepy Hitchhiker
Some Seasonal Plumage Changes In Male Cinnamon Teals
Yesterday morning at Bear River MBR I encountered a male Cinnamon Teal that had me a little confused at first.
Double-crested Cormorant – The Head Turn Makes The Shot
For some reason I seldom like my photos of this species very much but I do like this one.
A Black-crowned Night Heron And A Long-tailed Weasel
Yesterday was a pretty good day at Bear River MBR but any day I photograph a weasel is a good one.