When the Light Breaks Through

Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, July 2026 

Generally, life is good.

The Guardian

Immature Swainson's Hawk.  Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, July 2026

"I’m not asking you to leave. I’m telling you."

Generally, life is good.

Osprey Saga. A Young Osprey is Ready for Take Off

 

Huntsville, July 2026

Broad wings spread, sharp eyes fixed. A quiet moment of intensity before taking to the sky.

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On my way to Middle Fork in Huntsville, I often pass an osprey nest where I spent  hours this summer photographing the family of these amazing birds. The nest is empty now, but in the spring, it will be bustling and full of life.

Generally, life is good.

Resilience and Strength

 

Huntsville, Pelican Beach, July 2026. 

What struck me most was seeing these plants growing straight out of the sand. I later realized the sand on Pelican Beach stays moist, providing their only source of water.

Generally, life is good.