Hooded Warbler Perched on Branch

Hooded Warbler in Grand Teton National Park

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Hooded Warbler Perched on Branch

Birding always seemed like it was a hobby for other types of people. I certainly would never become a birder. Despite this, I still loved the movie, The Big Year. As an avid wildlife enthusiast and photographer, I could still appreciate the humor and scenarios of the plot.

One early spring day in May, I was guiding a photography workshop for a pair of friends, and it came to my attention that they hadn’t yet seen this movie, despite their professed love of birds.… Keep reading...

Trail Creek in Dense Forest Brush

Birding the History Trail

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Trail Creek in Dense Forest Brush
Trail Creek flowing along the History Trail through dense forest brush. Bridger-Teton National Forest, Wyoming

The History Trail is a 3.8 mile trail that parallels Old Pass Road up to Teton Pass. Though I’ve hiked segments of the trail many times before, I had never hiked the full trail. I took the opportunity to also see what kind of birds I would find along the way, knowing it wasn’t a very active birding location.… Keep reading...