Island Time!

Jack and I spent a few hours on Antelope Island today to see what we could see. Just being there is reward enough and anything else is frosting on the cake.
Quite a few shorebirds - black-necked stilts, american avocets and western phalaropes - along with the ubiquitous gulls.  Oh, and one long-billed curlew looking a little lost in all this!
Buffalo were plentiful including a large group with young ones. A few antelope and one prairie falcon.
A fairly warm day out there but a small breeze helped and we truly enjoyed being there.

Looking north to the mainland.

Refuge trip.

A quick trip up to the refuge today to see what was happening. I didn't have time to hang out or search much for the Sandhill Cranes but there were plenty of other subjects for me.

Lunchtime in the marsh.

He blends in quite well.

What did the turtle say to the frog?

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Non-breeding American Avocet.

Cattle egret.

Back in Town!

One of the many advantages to being back in town is getting to see and listen to our godson play with his bands. Caputo's Deli in Holladay is a Saturday night summer event - and the food is great also. Wonderful evening and so great to see and hear Zach and Ben again!

Another Sunset

But I do not get tired of seeing them. Often I don't photograph, rather just watch. Hard to believe these were both taken the same evening.

Backyard beauty!

Leo and Fuzzy love this top step to sleep and watch over their world.

This plant drapes down a tall pot on the patio and the yellow flowers are so perfect.

Praying Mantis for Katherine!

Katherine is a poet and experienced a praying mantis interaction that led to a poem. So in her honor here is a praying mantis!

Rising Moon, Setting Sun

Excellent opportunities these days for moon photos and for the sunsets across the lake - despite no clouds for drama there is enough pollution that colors are great!