Saturday, June 18, 2022

Early Morning on Antelope Island


 

In the early morning you can meet a variety of wildlife on Antelope Island.  Thus, a little Desert Cottontail settled comfortably between the rocks and was nibbling on the fresh grass.  

It's always a challenge to photograph Desert Cottontails. They are very skittish and take off as soon as they notice you. So, I am very pleased that this one was busy with his breakfast and stayed calm.








A Western Kingbird is holding tightly his catch.  

These birds feed on variety of insects, especially wasps, bees, beetles and grasshoppers. 








I believe that this is a Savannah Sparrow; the first bird I found on the Garr Ranch (Antelope Island). It was a very short encounter but wonderful.

Generally, life is good!






 



7 comments:

  1. You got some wonderful photos - the rabbit and the western king bird, wow...my favorites.

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  2. Oh, what AWESOME-NESS! As usual your photos are absolutely amazing! They’re truly BEAUTIFUL! Thank you for sharing with us. Wishing you well, my friend! Have a wonderful weekend!

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  3. Wonderful shots. Great to see these special kind of birds and rabbit.
    The last sparrow is very nice and what a good moment of the second picture with his meal in his mouth.

    Greetings, Marco

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  4. Чудесные снимки! Зая умилительный и воробушек ))

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  5. Preciosos ejemplares en la Antelope Island y magnificas fotografias capturadas.
    Un abrazo y cuídate.

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  6. The rabbit can be seen behind the ears that he suffered a lot.

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