Jun 10 2009
After 3 days and nights of solid work, I went for a little hike up to Kirk Hill for a little birding, photography, and relaxation. I took the unofficial “very” long loop that goes through several old cuts. The typical birds were singing and calling, and there were a plethora of Sara Orangetips flitting about …
Jun 08 2009
This evening, June returned from its temporary winter vacation. I went cruising around the backroads south of Bozeman, and had some good opportunities to photograph some rather common species that I normally overlook. I was using the truck as a mobile blind, and I have to say that it is amazing how well simply rolling …
Jun 07 2009
In Montana, we learn that June doesn’t necessarily mean summer. Today, there was several inches of fresh snow in the Hyalites, so I naturally decided to grab Olivia and go for an early morning hike to Arch Falls. The gray skies and heavy, wet snow didn’t make for many photo opportunities, but the stillness of …
Jun 05 2009
Heading to a meeting today, I saw a flash over the truck. Quickly pulling over, I was greeted to the sight of a Merlin actively hunting Tree Swallows. I jumped out and snapped a few shots and, then, he (or she) launched into the air and whacked one of the swallows (unfortunate bugger). The Merlin …
Jun 04 2009
I’ve been working quite a bit over the past few days and definitely not getting outside enough. This afternoon after a meeting, I went for little birding at the East Gallatin Recreation Area and the Cherry River Fishing Access. The East Gallatin was loaded with mosquitoes – they ran me out of there in a …
Jun 03 2009
Sometimes in birding and life, the weather is going to be dark and miserable, and then you will get a break in that weather. You need to take advantage of these relieving interludes, and that is exactly what we did today. Sam and I went up to the Triple Tree Area, and spotted most of …
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