A few birds: My ill-planned visit to Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge on Friday did produce some bird photo ops. Given the active duck hunting going on, I was happy to get some shots...

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

My ill-planned visit to Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge on Friday did produce some bird photo ops. Given the active duck hunting going on, I was happy to get some shots of the non-threatened species.

Migration has taken its toll on the number and type of birds at the Refuge. I did, however, get many coots, a bird in the reeds and a lone heron in the middle of a field.

As always, downloads are the best.

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PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago

UTMike wrote:

My ill-planned visit to Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge on Friday did produce some bird photo ops. Given the active duck hunting going on, I was happy to get some shots of the non-threatened species.

Migration has taken its toll on the number and type of birds at the Refuge. I did, however, get many coots, a bird in the reeds and a lone heron in the middle of a field.

As always, downloads are the best.

Susan yamakawa

#4 is a wall hanger🤗👍

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

PixelStan77 wrote:

Thanks for the thumbs up, Stan.

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Susan yamakawa wrote:

#4 is a wall hanger🤗👍

That is very nice of you to say, Susan, thanks.

DJD Loc: Seal Beach, CA

Nice shots Mike. Looks like you caught the golden hour for your shoots. Thanks for sharing.

Don

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

DJD wrote:

Nice shots Mike. Looks like you caught the golden hour for your shoots. Thanks for sharing.

Don

Thanks, Don. As I mentioned in my post of the landscapes (https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-671865-1.html#11702573), I really like getting there early and watching the sun rise.

Ourspolair

I love the way the Blackbirds hang out in the rushes. That is my favourite in this series, but all are good captures and the heron is great. Please stay well and keep on sharing the great work.

weberwest Loc: Ferndale WA

You sure got the birds - and many of them with their mirror-image! Particularly love the blackbird in #4 as well as #8! Enjoy your Sunday - Joe

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Ourspolair wrote:

I love the way the Blackbirds hang out in the rushes. That is my favourite in this series, but all are good captures and the heron is great. Please stay well and keep on sharing the great work.

Thanks for taking the time to look and comment.

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

weberwest wrote:

You sure got the birds - and many of them with their mirror-image! Particularly love the blackbird in #4 as well as #8! Enjoy your Sunday - Joe

I appreciate the visit, Joe.

Umnak Loc: Mount Vernon, Wa.

UTMike wrote:

My ill-planned visit to Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge on Friday did produce some bird photo ops. Given the active duck hunting going on, I was happy to get some shots of the non-threatened species.

Migration has taken its toll on the number and type of birds at the Refuge. I did, however, get many coots, a bird in the reeds and a lone heron in the middle of a field.

As always, downloads are the best.

The downloads are fantastic Mike! I'm glad you could get these with the unfortunate timing you had!
#4=Wow!! Hang that one up, sir!

Rob

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Umnak wrote:

The downloads are fantastic Mike! I'm glad you could get these with the unfortunate timing you had!
#4=Wow!! Hang that one up, sir!

Rob

Thanks, Rob, I appreciate the kind words.

Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV

With the landscapes and the birds I think you own Bear River Refuge, Mike.

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Retired CPO wrote:

With the landscapes and the birds I think you own Bear River Refuge, Mike.

You are very kind, Chief, I appreciate your visit every time.