Mountain Plovers – A Dream Come True
What I saw through my lens was a Mountain Plover, a bird I have long dreamed of seeing. A rarity here in Utah. Continue reading
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I wanted to share a few more of the images I took of these Mountain Plovers which are a lifer bird for me as well as being rare in Utah. Continue reading
View ArticleA few bird images from this past week
Even though I only got out to photograph birds three times this week each of the days I did get out were very memorable! Continue reading
View ArticleMountain Plovers – Comparing two similar looking species
There are a few similar species that occur in Utah and surrounding states that could be confused with Mountain Plovers. Continue reading
View ArticleGhosts of the Prairie – Mountain Plovers
On April 10th I spotted two Mountain Plovers on Antelope Island State Park after reporting it to the UBIRD birding list many birders and bird photographers sped to the island to see these birds which...
View ArticleMountain Plover on Antelope Island State Park
Eight months ago I spotted two Mountain Plovers on Antelope Island State Park and I am still blown away by seeing and photographing those beautiful shorebirds who are uncommon in Utah. Continue reading
View ArticleMountain Plovers – Technology today is amazing
Seven days shy of a year ago I found two rare Mountain Plovers in the White Rock Bay area of Antelope Island State Park and lately I have been hoping to see them again. Continue reading
View ArticleThe State of North American Birds and its Not Good News
These four birds, an American Oystercatcher, a Greater Sage-Grouse, a Reddish Egret and a Mountain Plover are all facing the risk of extinction without serious conservation measures to reduce declines...
View ArticleMy Rare Mountain Plover Sighting Happened Almost Seven Years Ago
Almost seven years ago while out in the White Rock Bay Area of Antelope Island State Park I spotted, identified and photographed two rare Mountain Plovers during spring migration.
View ArticleSix Years Of Daily Posts At On The Wing Photography
Today I am celebrating six years of daily posts without missing a day here at On The Wing Photography. That is two thousand one hundred and ninety-two days of nonstop publication.
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