I spent the morning at Antelope Island, the afternoon at the Bear River Refuge and the evening at the rodeo. Here are the best of the photos from the Bear River Refuge afternoon. I’m excited that the Avocets have returned. Northern shoveler Sandhill crane and Ring billed gulls American white pelicans Great blue heron Double … More Bear River Refuge – March 25 2022
Spring is definitely on its way. Tundra swans are at the refuge in the hundreds. Northern pintails have arrived as have more ducks. The eagles and most of the Rough legged hawks have moved on. Sunrise on the way to the refuge Red tailed hawk House sparrow Mallards and my first Northern pintail of 2022 … More Bear River Refuge – Early Mar 2022
2/19/22 Driving around the Camas region including the Camas Refuge, Mud Lake boat docks and Refuge, and the Market Lake Refuge. Almost 0 birds, but a gorgeous frosted landscape. Rough legged hawk Frozen snow covered ponds Great horned owl Golds and white Frosted treeline Horses
Mule deer Hairy woodpecker Cliffs near Ross Park Out by Cherry Springs Canada geese Surprise, it’s a Northern flicker Pool, closed for the season Closeup of the closed pool Caboose Evening sky
2/19/22 The Camas Refuge,not a lot of birds, but some lovely ones and a gorgeous frosted landscape. Cloud shrouded North Menan Butte on the way to Camas from Island Park. A view Red winged blackbird Chipping sparrow Golden lines Northern harrier Controlled burn stalks
Morning at Island Park ID 2/19/22 Some of the birds out in the cold, early in the morning Great blue heron Belted kingfisher American wigeons Gadwalls Buffleheads Common goldeneyes Common mergansers Mallards Trumpeter swans I want one of these cabins. They are on my left and the river is on the right.
Evening at Island Park ID 2/18/22 I went there to try a little videography. I was hoping for sunrise/sunset but instead encountered smudged lenses and deep cloud cover. Still there were great birds and lovely dark waters. Ashton before climbing the grade onto the Island Park plateau/caldera. Frosted trees Snow covered pond View from the … More Island Park ID – Feb 2022 pt 1
Early morning at McTucker Ponds ID. 2/18/22 One of the many bald eagles Shiny sticks Rough legged hawk Red tailed hawk Cedar waxwing American robin
Another early morning at the Bear River Refuge. Bald eagle I wish you could have heard the commotion these geese were making. Canada geese Common mergansers (females) Red winged blackbird Western meadowlark Ice Common goldeneye Common goldeneyes (females) Tundra swans Great blue heron Northern harrier Rough legged hawk Common raven Kestrel
Cool rocks Cool tunnel Top of the mountains at Rocky Mountain National Park A gorgeous drive Ice Another tunnel!
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