Amidst the tangled, slender twigs of a bush, a spotted towhee emerged, its speckled black-and-white feathers and red underbelly stark against the lack of foliage. For a brief moment, it paused, its piercing red eyes locking onto the lens before quickly returning to its day, avoiding my presence. I got you this time towhee!

Spotted Towhee
- Utah

#birds #birbs #birdwatching #backyardbirding #photography #naturephotography

Omg you're so sweet, thank you ☺️

🤣

A common merganser glides gracefully through the cold, murky water, its pale body, dark fluffy head and bright orange bill contrasting beautifully with the ripples around it. Its bright blue eyes lock directly onto my camera, capturing the moment in a silent connection.

Common Merganser 🦆

- Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, Utah

#birds #photography #borbs #nature #birbs #borbs #birdwatching

Damn, dude! Looks soo good!

A large Cooper's Hawk perches on a backyard bird feeder, its chest feathers slightly ruffled as it pauses, taking a break between hunts. It seems to like the mice in my chicken coop.

Cooper's Hawk
- Utah

In my own backyard, I'm so lucky! 🥰

#birds #borb #birb #photography #birdwatching #nature

Two Pied-billed Grebes splashing around the water, one proudly holding a comically oversized fish in its beak, while the other, eager and determined, snaps its beak in an attempt to snatch the prize away. What a mouthful!

Pied-billed Grebes
- Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, Utah

#birds #bord #birdwatching #photography #naturephotography

Thank you :)

In a decaying ghost town, a Sage Thrasher hops across a weathered log, its pale gray, brown-spotted body and long tail contrasts with the blue sky. It has striking yellow/brown eyes, looking right into the camera.

Sage Thrasher - Piedmont, Wyoming

*I'm not 100% on my identification (I'm still learning), but if you know the correct species, please let me know :)

#birds #birdwatching #photography #borbs

Thank you ☺️

Thank you :)

A striking Eurasian Collared-Dove perches gracefully upon a snow-dusted branch, its pale feathers contrasting delicately against the white backdrop. With a direct gaze into the camera, the bird seems quietly apprehensive, as if aware of the large lens aimed in its direction.

Eurasian Collared-Dove -Utah
#birds #burb #birdwatching #photography

A stunning Great Horned Owl perched amidst the lush green foliage, its head turned gracefully away from the camera, gazing into the distance with a longing expression in its striking yellow eyes.

A magnificent Great Horned Owl perched beside the vibrant green leaves, its gaze fixed on the distance as if oblivious to my presence.

Happy #SuperbOwl Day! 🦉

- Great Horned Owl

#SuperbOwl #SuperbOwl2025 #superbowl #birding #birds #greathornedowl

Omg that's so cool! Thanks again :)

I didn't know what that tag meant until now, thanks for tagging me :)

A close-up shot of a Downy Woodpecker, its gaze fixed intently on a spot it has just pecked, its tongue eagerly probing for food.

Downy Woodpecker 🪵🪶
- Utah

#birds #borb #birb #photography #birdwatching

Thank you :)

Amidst the golden autumn leaves, a Great Horned Owl perched on an aspen branch, its intense gaze fixed below, its facial disk feathers slightly ruffled, almost eerie expression.

Great Horned Owl 🦉 Antelope Island, Utah 🪶 #birds #birdwatching #usbirds #birbs #addBirder

Amid the relatively tall, green grasses of the Great Salt Lake Shorelands Preserve, a small Wilson's Snipe halts its foraging, momentarily striking a pose, its ruffled tail feathers fanned out and a playful sidelong glance adding a touch of intrigue.

Wilson's Snipe - Great Salt Lake Shorelands Preserve, Utah #birds #birding #birbs #photography #utah

A small Red-Breasted Nuthatch perched on an iron hook, its gaze fixed on the bustling bird feeder just out of sight below. It seemed to be waiting patiently for the perfect moment to take its turn.

Red-Breasted Nuthatch - Utah #birds #borb #birb #photography

*While in the process of discovering how to use my first zoom lens, this was the first bird I spotted that wasn’t a typical backyard visitor. That moment sparked my desire to pursue wildlife photography as a hobby—and I’m so glad I did.

The red looks soo good!

A delicate Black-Chinned Hummingbird clings to the edge of the feeder, its wings in a blur of motion as it hastily takes a sip of nectar from the artificial red flower.

Black-Chinned Hummingbird - Utah 🪶 #birds #bord #birb #photography

Great Horned Owl relaxing among the green summer leaves, staring directly into the camera with a sly, inquisitive and almost judgemental look in his eye.

Great Horned Owl - Antelope Island, Utah🦉 #birds #borb #birb #photography