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Trumpeter Swans – From Near Extinction to Restoration
Small populations of Trumpeter Swans were found in mountain valleys in Montana, Idaho and Wyoming and those birds are the reason we have Trumpeter Swans today.
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Centennial Valley Cinnamon Teal
Things were "just ducky" earlier this month in the Centennial Valley of Montana and this Cinnamon Teal seemed to be enjoying the warm late afternoon light.
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Wildness and Connections
This quote strikes a chord within me because I feel very connected to nature and wildness and that connection is with me every day of my life.
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Trumpeter Swans of the Centennial Valley
One of the locations I am daydreaming about is the Centennial Valley of Montana and the birds I find there.
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Dreaming of Sandhill Cranes
Last night I only had dreams about Sandhill Cranes but it won't be long before I will be seeing and hearing them for real. I can barely wait.
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The Return of the Tree Swallows
Not only are Tree Swallows colorful and beautiful they are bug-zapping machines and keep the number of flying insects down.
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Return of the Swainson’s Hawks
Last week I saw my first of the season Swainson's Hawk not too far from the visitor's center at Bear River National Wildlife Refuge and that got me excited.
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The Middle of Nowhere
When I am in the wilderness I wake to coyotes singing, cranes trumpeting and the breeze rustling through the grasses or the trees.
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Ducking Out For A Bit…
Sometimes after a period of high activity I simply need to rest and relax or duck out into nature's wild grandeur to refresh.
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A White-faced Ibis in breeding plumage at Red Rock Lakes NWR
The first bird I photographed on my recent trip to Idaho and Montana was a White-faced Ibis in full breeding plumage.
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A Wonderful Photo Session with a White-crowned Sparrow
Yesterday was bright and sunny in the Centennial Valley and after hearing this White-crowned Sparrow singing I felt like breaking out in song too.
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A Wilson’s Phalarope and a Midge at Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge
On my recent trip to Idaho and Montana I didn't have many opportunities with Wilson's Phalaropes except for one at Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge's Lower Lake.
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Uinta Ground Squirrels of Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge
Uinta Ground Squirrels are the most plentiful mammals I see during the summer months in the Centennial Valley.
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A Tree Swallow defending its nest for the Memory of a Great Friend
I'm posting this Tree Swallow image that was taken at Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge in memory of a great friend, Rohn McKee.
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I am Missing Short-eared Owls
It has been a few years since I have seen Short-eared Owls with any regularity and I really miss seeing these beautiful owls.
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Welcome September…
The first day of September signals to me that cooler weather is arriving so I took a look back at some of the images I have taken in September from 2008 on.
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A September Storm over Henry’s Lake And An Inspirational Thought For The Day
This image was taken last year at Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge looking east towards Henry's Lake, Idaho.
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A Lovely September Afternoon at Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge
I am camping in one of my favorite locations in the world right now, Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge in Montana.
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Crepuscular Rays and Watercolor Skies at Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge
My focus is usually birds and animals but as many of you know I also can't resist taking images of the beautiful views I see such as these two views of Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge last week.
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American White Pelican in a fog at Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge
This American White Pelican image was taken on my first camping trip to Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge
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