The Birds of Utah

Burrowing Owl Golden Eagle Western Tanager American Dipper Over the course of 7 days in the Beehive State, I saw at least 95 different bird species! From the massive California Condor to the tiny Broad-tailed Hummingbird, Utah really showed up for this trip. Species that arehighlightedare Lifers! American Avocet American Coot American Crow American Dipper…

Life List

My birding experience took a massive turn when my parents bought me a copy of the Sibley Birder’s Life List and Field Diary for Christmas. I’d been taking photos and generally keeping track, but give me a list that I can check off? I’ll be all over it. Especially since I can keep track of…

Gulls

Gulls are one of those bird species that people recognize in a general sense. From shorelines to inland parking lots and garbage dumps, they make their home across the world in numerous environments. But maybe you were like me…not really thinking about how there was probably more than once species of “seagulls”. In the winter…