Sunday, January 18, 2009

Golden Eagle

Today we decided to get out of the smog of the valley and bird in some clean air. We headed up to Heber City and then over to Red Cliffs State Park. We came across a Golden Eagle eating on a deer carcass surrounded by Magpies wanting a taste. We viewed a total of four Golden Eagels, two bald eagles, lots of American Robins and a few Townsend Solitairs.

Bald Eagles

American Robin

Scrub Jay

Great Blue Heron

Sunday, January 4, 2009

American Kestrel

Our plan was to return to Antelope Island and try and photograph the Ruff and perhaps the Varied Thrush, but it was reported that a Praire Falcon snared the Ruff. Farminton Bay was cold and held very few birds within viewing disance from the roads, but what we were able to see was fabulous.

Greater Yellowlegs

American Pipit

Canada Geese in a perfect V

Eurasian Collared-Dove

Northern Harrier

American Coots

Saturday, January 3, 2009

Dark-eyed Junco

Marsh Wren

Mourning Dove

A rain storm with snow to follow last night made for a magical morning as the sun peaked over the mountains. It was brilliant outside and the birds could not wait to have there turn on the feeders. I was pleasantly suprised to see a Morning Dove make and appearance. The one thing I like about winter is the fresh snow that has been untouched. Other than that, I am ready for spring.

American Goldfinch, Pine Siskin

Friday, January 2, 2009