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Utah Bird Photos

Since 1996 I have taken nearly 1,000,000 photos. Of those about 14,000 have made it to this website, including over 1,000 species of birds that have been viewed more than 400,000 times.





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    American Golden-Plover85 viewsSide by side comparison with the more common Black-bellied Plover (which is on the left). Not everyday you get side by side in breeding plumage in Utah. I found 3 AGPL on this occasion along the Antelope Island Causeway in Davis County, Utah. April 2007
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    Blue-footed Booby108 viewsSan Jose del Cabo, Baja del Sur, Mexico. February 16, 2013
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    Blue-footed Booby113 viewsSan Jose del Cabo, Baja del Sur, Mexico. February 16, 2013
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    Brown Booby134 viewsManuel Antonio National Park, Costa Rica. June 2011
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    Brown Booby133 viewsManuel Antonio National Park, Costa Rica. June 2011
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    Brown Booby105 viewsCabo San Lucas, Baja del Sur, Mexico. February 18, 2013
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    Brown Booby24 viewsOff Pt. Loma, San Diego County, California. February 16, 2016
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    Brown Booby19 viewsOff Pt. Loma, San Diego County, California. February 16, 2016
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    Brown Booby13 viewsOff Pt. Loma, San Diego County, California. February 16, 2016
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    Chestnut-collared Longspur84 viewsFirst chaseable record in Utah in 33 years. Found by Bryan Shirley at Farmington Bay WMA, and we the bird relocated just to the north on Glovers Lane, Davis County, Utah. December 21, 2007
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    Colby114 viewsBirding at Bridal Veil Falls, Utah County, Utah. July 4, 2008
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    Colby92 viewsBirding at Bridal Veil Falls, Utah County, Utah. July 4, 2008
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    Colby81 viewsLeidy Peak, Daggett County, Utah. July 6, 2014
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    Colby and Carl84 viewsBirding along the Jordan River, Salt Lake County, Utah. November 2008
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    Colby and Jeff115 viewsBirding at Bridal Veil Falls, Utah County, Utah. July 4, 2008
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    Colby and Jeff98 viewsBirding at Bridal Veil Falls, Utah County, Utah. July 4, 2008
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    Colby and Lucy116 viewsLeidy Peak, Uintah County, Utah. July 26, 2008
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    Colby and Lucy109 viewsLeidy Peak, Uintah County, Utah. July 26, 2008
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    Colby and Lucy129 viewsLeidy Peak Area, Uintah County, Utah. July 26, 2008
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    Colby Scoping63 viewsSand Hollow State Park, Washington County, Utah. May 11, 2014
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    Eurasian Hobby106 viewsEiffel Tower, Paris, France. August 26, 2013
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    Eurasian Hobby113 views
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    Hudsonian Godwit49 viewsMY first in Utah. Found by Joel and Kathy Beyer earlier in the day, I was lucky enough to have this individual pass by a short time after arriving to look for it. Farmington Bay WMA (wildlife Management Area), Davis County, Utah. April 2007
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    Jeff and Colby90 viewsThey're not really trespassing, we had permission to be there for the count! Blackhawk Duck Club, Salt Lake County, Utah. Salt Lake Christmas Bird Count. December 20, 2008
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    Me, Colby, & Kenny72 viewsVICTORY! 205 Species and a new Utah Big Day Record. Salt Lake City, Utah around 12:45am on Tuesday May 13, 204.
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    New York at Night Lighting Project #171 viewsNew York at Night Lighting Project. I took this set of images while driving around in New York at night. Images were captured by using a long exposure time (up to 20 seconds), with an f/stop of at least f/22. Brooklyn, New York, December 3, 2007.
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    New York at Night Lighting Project #1064 viewsNew York at Night Lighting Project. I took this set of images while driving around in New York at night. Images were captured by using a long exposure time (up to 20 seconds), with an f/stop of at least f/22. Brooklyn, New York, December 3, 2007.
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    New York at Night Lighting Project #266 viewsNew York at Night Lighting Project. I took this set of images while driving around in New York at night. Images were captured by using a long exposure time (up to 20 seconds), with an f/stop of at least f/22. Brooklyn, New York, December 3, 2007.
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    New York at Night Lighting Project #364 viewsNew York at Night Lighting Project. I took this set of images while driving around in New York at night. Images were captured by using a long exposure time (up to 20 seconds), with an f/stop of at least f/22. Brooklyn, New York, December 3, 2007.
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    New York at Night Lighting Project #466 viewsNew York at Night Lighting Project. I took this set of images while driving around in New York at night. Images were captured by using a long exposure time (up to 20 seconds), with an f/stop of at least f/22. Brooklyn, New York, December 3, 2007.
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    New York at Night Lighting Project #568 viewsNew York at Night Lighting Project. I took this set of images while driving around in New York at night. Images were captured by using a long exposure time (up to 20 seconds), with an f/stop of at least f/22. Brooklyn, New York, December 3, 2007.
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    New York at Night Lighting Project #664 viewsNew York at Night Lighting Project. I took this set of images while driving around in New York at night. Images were captured by using a long exposure time (up to 20 seconds), with an f/stop of at least f/22. Brooklyn, New York, December 3, 2007.
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    New York at Night Lighting Project #762 viewsNew York at Night Lighting Project. I took this set of images while driving around in New York at night. Images were captured by using a long exposure time (up to 20 seconds), with an f/stop of at least f/22. Brooklyn, New York, December 3, 2007.
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    New York at Night Lighting Project #864 viewsNew York at Night Lighting Project. I took this set of images while driving around in New York at night. Images were captured by using a long exposure time (up to 20 seconds), with an f/stop of at least f/22. Brooklyn, New York, December 3, 2007.
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    New York at Night Lighting Project #968 viewsNew York at Night Lighting Project. I took this set of images while driving around in New York at night. Images were captured by using a long exposure time (up to 20 seconds), with an f/stop of at least f/22. Brooklyn, New York, December 3, 2007.
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    Parasitic Jaeger137 viewsBeing chased by a Peregrine Falcon. Willard Spur of the Great Salt Lake, Box Elder County, Utah. September 11, 2005
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    Parasitic Jaeger95 viewsBeing chased by a Peregrine Falcon. Willard Spur of the Great Salt Lake, Box Elder County, Utah. September 11, 2005
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    Peruvian Booby114 viewsPucusana Fishing Village, Lima, Peru. August 20, 2012
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    Peruvian Booby142 viewsPucusana Fishing Village, Lima, Peru. August 20, 2012
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    Peruvian Booby109 viewsPucusana Fishing Village, Lima, Peru. August 20, 2012
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    Peruvian Booby115 viewsPucusana Fishing Village, Lima, Peru. August 20, 2012
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    Peruvian Booby106 viewsPucusana Fishing Village, Lima, Peru. August 20, 2012
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    Pine Warbler85 views1st state record, found by Rick Fridell and Myself. Lytle Ranch, Beaver Dam Wash, Washington County, Utah. November 2007
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    porbable Parasitic Jaeger147 viewsThis bird was probably a Parasitic Jaeger, but was pretty far out. It was seen from a boat by Colby Neuman and relocated by me a short time later from shore. Great Salt Lake State Park, Saltair Marina, Salt Lake County, Utah. September 2007
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    possible Ruby-throated Humingbird163 viewsLook at the wings! Garr Ranch, Antelope Island SP, Davis County, Utah. September 15, 2010
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    Possible Ruby-throated Hummingbird168 viewsWings seem odd for a BC, and the head is quite green... Sandy, Salt Lake County, Utah. September 11, 2010
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    Possible Ruby-throated Hummingbird119 viewsShowing a close up of the wings shape. Definitely would be odd for a Black-chinned. Sandy, Salt Lake County, Utah. September 11, 2010
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    Possible Ruby-throated Hummingbird127 viewsView of the wing. Sandy, Salt Lake County, Utah. September 11, 2010
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    probable Pomarine Jaeger117 viewsFly by along the Antelope Island Causeway, Davis County, Utah. October 2007
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    Ruby Meadowhawk66 viewsDragonfly. Near Laramie, Wyoming. August 2007
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    Ruby-crowned Kinglet57 viewsWyoming. June 2005
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    Ruby-crowned Kinglet57 viewsSt. George, Washington County, Utah. January 2006
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    Ruby-crowned Kinglet64 viewsWillard Bay State Park, Box Elder County, Utah. October 2006
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    Ruby-crowned Kinglet59 viewsWillard Bay State Park, Box Elder County, Utah. October 2006
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    Ruby-crowned Kinglet61 viewsLytle Ranch, Beaver Dam Wash, Washington County, Utah. February 2007
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    Ruby-crowned Kinglet58 viewsSalt Lake International Center, Salt Lake County, Utah. October 2007
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    Ruby-crowned Kinglet52 viewsSalt Lake International Center, Salt Lake County, Utah. October 2007
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    Ruby-crowned Kinglet50 viewsSalt Lake International Center, Salt Lake County, Utah. October 2007
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    Ruby-crowned Kinglet63 viewsLytle Ranch, Beaver Dam Wash, Washington County, Utah. December 28, 2007
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    Ruby-crowned Kinglet62 viewsJupiter Peak, Salt Lake County, Utah. September 17, 2008
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    Ruby-crowned Kinglet71 viewsLytle Ranch, Beaver Dam Wash, Washington County, Utah. October 26, 2008
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    Ruby-crowned Kinglet65 viewsLytle Ranch, Beaver Dam Wash, Washington County, Utah. October 25, 2009
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    Ruby-crowned Kinglet67 viewsSnow Canyon State Park, Washington County, Utah. January 17, 2009
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    Ruby-crowned Kinglet77 viewsSandy, Salt Lake County, Utah. December 2010
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    Ruby-crowned Kinglet59 viewsSalt Lake International Center, Salt Lake County, Utah. September 22, 2012
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    Ruby-crowned Kinglet65 viewsSalt Lake International Center, Salt Lake County, Utah. September 22, 2012
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    Ruby-crowned Kinglet168 viewsBountiful Pond, Davis County, Utah. September 13, 2014
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    Ruby-crowned Kinglet55 viewsRed Cliffs Campground, Washington County, Utah. January 17, 2016
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    Ruby-crowned Kinglet72 views
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    Ruby-crowned Kinglet52 viewsTonaquint Park, Washington County, Utah. January 29, 2017
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    Ruby-throated Hummingbird52 viewsEagle Creek Park, Indianapolis, Indiana. June 2006
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    Ruby-throated Hummingbird54 viewsEagle Creek Park, Indianapolis, Indiana. June 2006
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    Ruby-throated Hummingbird60 viewsEagle Creek Park, Indianapolis, Indiana. June 2006
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    Ruby-throated Hummingbird42 viewsEagle Creek Park, Indianapolis, Indiana. June 2006
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    Ruby-throated Hummingbird49 viewsEagle Creek Park, Indianapolis, Indiana. September 2006
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    Ruby-throated Hummingbird81 viewsAlmost a year to the date from one last year at my house! Sandy, Salt Lake County, Utah. September 10, 2011
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    Ruby-throated Hummingbird72 viewsSub adult showing spotted throat. Sandy, Salt Lake County, Utah. September 10, 2011
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    Ruby-throated Hummingbird111 viewsAlmost a year to the date from one last year at my house! Sandy, Salt Lake County, Utah. September 10, 2011
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    Sharp-tailed Sandpiper76 viewsAntelope Island Causeway, Davis County, Utah. October 2007
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    Sharp-tailed Sandpiper69 viewsFirst state record, found by me! Antelope Island Causeway, Davis County, Utah. October 2007
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    Thick-tailed Bushbaby111 viewsSkukuza Camp, Kruger National Park, South Africa. August 30, 2013
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    Thick-tailed Bushbaby112 viewsSkukuza Camp, Kruger National Park, South Africa. August 31, 2013
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    Thick-tailed Bushbaby106 viewsSkukuza Camp, Kruger National Park, South Africa. August 31, 2013
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    Thick-Tailed Bushbaby99 viewsOlifants Camp, Kruger National Park, South Africa. September 2, 2013
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    Tims by the Fire88 viewsBeaver Dam Slope, Washington County, Utah. March 20, 2010
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    Varied Thrush54 viewsBYU Campus, Provo, Utah County, Utah. February 2006
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    Varied Thrush56 viewsBYU Campus, Provo, Utah County, Utah. February 2006
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    Varied Thrush49 viewsBYU Campus, Provo, Utah County, Utah. February 2006
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    Varied Thrush58 viewsBYU Campus, Provo, Utah County, Utah. February 2006
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    Western and Lesser Black-backed Gull137 viewsTalk about a once in a lifetime sight, seeing these two species side by side. Lee Kay Ponds, Salt Lake County, Utah. December 31, 2007
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