Tuesday October 22, 2019 I had a doctor’s appointment in Idaho Falls in the late afternoon, so I rewarded myself for good behavior and spent the evening birding in Camas. Hundreds of Sandhill cranes were landing, eating, walking, and flying overhead. — Jenny American kestrel Mule deer & Sandhill cranes Sandhill cranes Assorted ducks A … More Camas Refuge – October 2019
Friday October 4, 2019 An early morning visit to Antelope Island. A few birds and lots of bison in sunflowers. – Jenny Sunrise American avocets and ducks Ruddy ducks and Northern shovelers Morning light Western meadowlark Bison on the hill Bison closeup 1 (yay for a telephoto lens) Bison closeup 2 Bison scratching an itch … More Antelope Island – October 2019
Thursday October 3, 2019 An evening visit to one of my favorite refuges. — Jenny Mule deer holding so still I thought it might be a decoy Great blue heron Avocets, willets, dabbling ducks etc. Mountain reflections Raccoon! I was so excited to get a decent photo of this guy that I got out of … More Bear River Refuge – Oct 2019
Monday September 23, 2019 and Wednesday September 25, 2019 This is my only decent picture from the drive to Boise on Monday. Both of the reservoirs/bird areas near the I-84 freeway had little water and the birds refused to pose. If you are looking to go birding near Boise check out the Golden Eagle Audubon … More To & From Boise – Sept 2019
Sunday September 22, 2019 On my way home from Price I was making such good time that I decided to go round my favorite refuge. The phragmites controlled burn happened in one of the units a few days prior so there was quite a bit of burned vegetation. This did not stop the wading birds … More Bear River Refuge – Sept 2019
Sunday September 22, 2019 I spent an hour or so driving up Price canyon before hitting the road home. It was a gorgeous drive with lots of great canyon views but very few birds. Clearly migration has happened. I got to see a Dusky grouse so that made me very happy. And any morning spent … More Price Canyon – Sept 2019
Friday September 20, 2019 Dawn at Antelope Island with a bit of rain and a lot of sunflowers. Killdeer in the rain Red necked phaleropes, there were thousands of them, I did not know they migrated through. Such a marvelous surprise! American avocet, Red necked phaleropes, Willet Willet & Avocet Western meadowlarks and a European … More Antelope Island – Sept 2019
Yellowstone Part 2: Continuing to the Mud Volcano, Yellowstone Lake, West Thumb, then Firehole Lake Drive and home. Saturday 9/7/19 At this point in the year the Lake area has fewer tourists since it is too cold to swim or do much boating. We were able to stop and hang out at the lake for … More Yellowstone – Sept 2019 pt2
Yellowstone Part 1: Starting at Madison Junction to Norris, to the Falls and just beyond to a great picnic area by the Yellowstone River. Saturday 9/7/19 Shanna suggested the route and the rest of us said heck yes. It’s been a long time since I spent any time out by the Upper & Lower Falls … More Yellowstone – Sept 2019 pt1
Monday 9/2/19 Once upon a time I took a college course that followed the trail of Chief Joseph on horseback. This was a long time ago and on that ride we stayed the night near a set of Native American ovens. I’ve always wanted to go back so when I had a free weekend I … More Birch Creek Charcoal Kilns – Sept 2019
