 William Wise Photo Nature Notes is a wildlife, birding and nature photography blog documenting the beauty, design and wonder of God’s creation. -- "What a wildly wonderful world, God! You made it all, with Wisdom at Your side, made earth overflow with your wonderful creations." Psalms 104 The Message  During our family vacation to Utah, we took the short trip on the historic Heber Valley Railroad. As we passed through Deer Creek Reservoir, I pretty much hung out the window with my camera! There were several species by the water that I didn't observe up in Park City. Shooting from the Historic Heber Valley Railroad.
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William Wise Photo Nature Notes is a wildlife, birding and nature photography blog documenting the beauty, design and wonder of God’s creation. -- "What a wildly wonderful world, God! You made it all, with Wisdom at Your side, made earth overflow with your wonderful creations." Psalms 104 The Message
Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Callospermophilus lateralis, on Snowbird. Snowbird ski resort mountain in summer, Salt Lake County, Utah USA. Little Cottonwood Canyon in the Wasatch Range of the Rocky Mountains.
At the suggestion of a fellow iNaturalist user, we made the drive over to Snowbird during our weeklong vacation to Park City, Utah. It was well worth the trip! Snowbird is located in Little Cottonwood Canyon in the Wasatch Range of the Rocky Mountains. It is a famous ski resort and summer retreat. The mountain views, from the valleys and the peaks, were superb.
As I’m not always one for heights, my nerves were a bit on edge as we sat waiting for the aerial tram to pick us up. But watching the trip up the mountainside through the glass bottom car was exhilarating. The ride was quite smooth and my fears were unfounded. 
Mountain landscape of rocks, spruce and peaks of Snowbird ski resort mountain in summer, Salt Lake County, Utah USA. Little Cottonwood Canyon in the Wasatch Range of the Rocky Mountains.
Upon Hidden Peak, the chilled wind and distant vistas had us all in awe. I captured a few shots of the Golden-mantled Ground Squirrels, Callospermophilus lateralis, that were scurrying around the observation building courtyard looking for fallen concession scraps and handouts. We also walked through the 600 foot Peruvian Tunnel to view the historical displays.
The long, slow chair ride down the Peruvian Lift was enough to turn my stomach a few times! Kept in your seat by only a thin metal bar, the heights were dizzying. At one point over a particularly high drop, the lift stopped, sending our chair bobbing and swaying while my wife gripped my arm. In all, Snowbird was definitely a highlight of our Utah vacation. 
Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Callospermophilus lateralis, on Snowbird. Snowbird ski resort mountain in summer, Salt Lake County, Utah USA. Little Cottonwood Canyon in the Wasatch Range of the Rocky Mountains.
Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Callospermophilus lateralis, on Snowbird. Snowbird ski resort mountain in summer, Salt Lake County, Utah USA. Little Cottonwood Canyon in the Wasatch Range of the Rocky Mountains.
William Wise Photo Nature Notes is a wildlife, birding and nature photography blog documenting the beauty, design and wonder of God’s creation. -- "What a wildly wonderful world, God! You made it all, with Wisdom at Your side, made earth overflow with your wonderful creations." Psalms 104 The Message  Black-capped Chickadee perched on Park City Mountain hiking trails; Summit County, Utah. July 26, 2022. For one week in July we took a family vacation to Park City, Utah. Each morning I was able to get out early and do some birding and hiking on the trails below the Town Lift on Park City mountain. On a few afternoons we spent the day riding the chair lifts. Tuesday, July 26, 2022- Partly sunny, with a high near 79.  Uinta Ground Squirrel, Urocitellus armatus, scurrying through the rocks on Park City Mountain hiking trails, Summit County, Utah. July 26, 2022. Wednesday, July 27, 2022- Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Northwest wind around 9 mph.  Looking down on Park City from the mountain trails. Thursday, July 28, 2022- Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.  Red-tailed Hawk pursuing a Golden Eagle. The eagle was a lifer for me!  Black-billed Magpie bird, Pica hudsonia, perched on a branch. Park City, Summit County, Utah USA birding and nature photography, July 28, 2022. Friday, July 29, 2022 - Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Scattered showers after noon.  Steller`s Jay bird perched on a branch. Birding photography in Park City, Summit County, Utah USA. Cyanocitta stelleri is native to western North America also known as the long-crested jay, mountain jay, and pine jay.  American Red Squirrel, Tamiasciurus hudsonicus, on a branch. Wildlife photography in Park City, Summit County, Utah USA. Wasatch mountains.  Steller`s Jay bird perched on a branch. Birding photography in Park City, Summit County, Utah USA. Cyanocitta stelleri is native to western North America also known as the long-crested jay, mountain jay, and pine jay.  Western red-shafted flicker bird. Colaptes auratus cafer resides in western North America. Birding photography in Park City, Summit County, Utah USA.  Dark-eyed Junco bird, Junco hyemalis, perched on a branch. Birding photography in Park City, Summit County, Utah USA.  Small Chipping Sparrow bird perched on a branch. Birding photography in Park City, Summit County, Utah USA. Spizella passerina is a common songbird throughout North America. Saturday, July 30- Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.  Female Mallard duck hen with beak tucked in feathers. Birding photography at Deer Valley Ponds in Park City, Summit County, Utah USA.  Japanese Iris purple wildflower, Park City, Utah Sunday, July 31, 2022Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.  Tiny cute Western Chipmunk on a branch found while hiking mountain trails. Wildlife photography in Park City, Utah USA  Steller`s Jay bird calling while perched on a branch. Birding photography hiking mountain trails. Cyanocitta stelleri is native to western North America. Wildlife photography in Park City, Utah USA  Uinta Ground Squirrel, Urocitellus armatus, hiding in the mountain rocks. Park City, Utah mountains in summer.  Yellow-bellied Marmot, Marmota flaviventris, also known as the rock chuck. Native to mountainous regions of southwestern Canada and western United States. Wildlife photography in Park City, Utah USA William Wise Photo Nature Notes is a wildlife, birding and nature photography blog documenting the beauty, design and wonder of God’s creation. -- "What a wildly wonderful world, God! You made it all, with Wisdom at Your side, made earth overflow with your wonderful creations." Psalms 104 The Message  Cottontail Rabbit foraging in the grass meadow by yellow wildflowers. Wildlife and nature photography at Exner Marsh Nature Preserve in McHenry County, Illinois, USA. A short walk at the Exner Marsh Nature Preserve while visiting family in Huntley, Illinois. Exner Marsh Nature Preserve; McHenry County, Illinois.  Dragonfly close up photography. Wildlife and nature photography at Exner Marsh Nature Preserve in McHenry County, Illinois, USA.  Juvenile American Robin bird, Turdus migratorius, perched on a wire fence. Wildlife and birding photography at Exner Marsh Nature Preserve in McHenry County, Illinois, USA.  Bright blue Indigo Bunting, Passerina cyanea, song bird perched on a branch. Wildlife and birding photography at Exner Marsh Nature Preserve in McHenry County, Illinois, USA.  Juvenile American Robin bird, Turdus migratorius, perched on a wire fence. Wildlife and birding photography at Exner Marsh Nature Preserve in McHenry County, Illinois, USA.  Cottontail Rabbit foraging in the grass meadow by yellow wildflowers. Wildlife and nature photography at Exner Marsh Nature Preserve in McHenry County, Illinois, USA. William Wise Photo Nature Notes is a wildlife, birding and nature photography blog documenting the beauty, design and wonder of God’s creation. -- "What a wildly wonderful world, God! You made it all, with Wisdom at Your side, made earth overflow with your wonderful creations." Psalms 104 The Message  Small juvenile Common Snapping Turtle, Chelydra serpentina, shell. Aquatic turtle found in North America, photographed in Walton County, Georgia, USA. I found this small Common Snapping Turtle cutting across the grass headed toward the large water retention pond near my office in Walton County, Georgia. Even though it was a small juvenile, it was just as feisty as the large ones! - Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 104.  Small juvenile Common Snapping Turtle, Chelydra serpentina, shell. Aquatic turtle found in North America, photographed in Walton County, Georgia, USA.  Small juvenile Common Snapping Turtle, Chelydra serpentina, in palm of hand. Aquatic turtle found in North America, photographed in Walton County, Georgia, USA.  Small juvenile Common Snapping Turtle, Chelydra serpentina, shell. Aquatic turtle found in North America, photographed in Walton County, Georgia, USA. |
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