 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.
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
Large Green American Bullfrog at Sweetwater Wetlands Park, Tucson, Arizona USA
A very hot afternoon birding walk at the Sweetwater Wetlands Park in Tucson, Arizona.
Sweetwater Wetlands Park; Tucson, Arizona. June 24, 2022 
Female Mallard hen on a log in the water treatment pond at Sweetwater Wetlands Park, Tucson Arizona 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 Some random birding around my hotel during a stay in Tucson, Arizona for Bible Conference. 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  Mt Lemmon, Arizona A short day-hike upon Mount Lemmon in Arizona. Five birds were lifers for me: Spotted Towhee, Yellow-eyed Junco, Stellar's Jay, Acorn Woodpecker and Broad-tailed Hummingbird.
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
I was in Tucson, Arizona for our annual Bible Conference and made an early morning drive through Saguaro National Park (East). I found and photographed my first Pyrrhuloxia. The Cactus Forest Loop Drive was so beautiful, I returned the following morning for an 8 mile run!
Saguaro National Park East (Rincon Mountain), Pima County, Arizona. 
Life Bird! The pyrrhuloxia or desert cardinal is a medium-sized North American song bird found in the American southwest and northern Mexico.
Animal Shelter Furtography is my collection of pet photography from the humane society animal shelter to find new homes dogs and cats needing rescue or adoption. The photographs are posted on several national pet adoption websites.
Large male blue and white bluenose American Pitbull Terrier canine dog outside on leash. Dog rescue pet adoption photography for humane society animal shelter. Stock sales of this photo support pet adoption websites.
"Toro" was a handsome bluenose American Pitbull Terrier dog that was picked up stray by an animal control officer. We did his dog adoption photography session on June 3, 2022 and he was rescued from the shelter on June 13, 2022!
Large male blue and white bluenose American Pitbull Terrier canine dog outside on leash. Dog rescue pet adoption photography for humane society animal shelter. Stock sales of this photo support pet adoption websites.
Large blue Pitbull dog barking and howling while outside on a leash.
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  Hooded Warbler bird, Setophaga citrina, perched in the forest at Tallulah Gorge State Park, Georgia USA. Birding photography. Taking advantage of a day off work for Memorial Day, a few friends from church accompanied my wife and I for a day hike at Tallulah Gorge State Park, Georgia. Being later in the morning, the bird activity wasn't too high, but I could hear several warblers in the woods as we descended the hundreds of stairs into the gorge. I managed only one good shot of a Hooded Warbler. Catching eye-level images of Turkey Vultures soaring within gorge from the rim is always an interesting perspective. I also got a Lifer: a Broad-winged Hawk!  Turkey Vulture, Cathartes aura, soaring with wings spread. Birding photography and bird listing at Tallulah Gorge State Park, Georgia USA.  Turkey Vulture, Cathartes aura, soaring with wings spread. Birding photography and bird listing at Tallulah Gorge State Park, Georgia USA.  Broad-winged Hawk. 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 spiny Eastern Fence Swift Lizard, Sceloporus undulatus, on a rock. Reptile wildlife photography while herping on a hike in Greensboro, Greene County, Georgia, USA. Just a short walk on the nature trails through my parent's Del Webb neighborhood in Greensboro, Georgia.
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
Large American Alligator profile portrait showing teeth. Herping and wildlife photography walk at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia.
A spur-of-the-moment decision to go hike Phinizy Swamp Nature Center in Richmond County, Georgia.
Two young Black-bellied Whistling Ducks at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia. Calidris minutilla is a small shorebird peep that forage in wetlands throughout North America.
Red male Northern Cardinal songbird perched in the reeds. Birding eBird listing and wildlife photography walk at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia.
Adult female Pied Billed Grebe bird feeding chicks a crayfish in the wetland cell at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia. Podilymbus podiceps is also known as Podilymbus podiceps and is a small water bird found in freshwater wetlands, lakes and ponds throughout North America.
Female Red-winged Blackbird, Agelaius phoeniceus, perched in the grass and reeds. Birding eBird listing and wildlife photography walk at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia.
Green Carolina Anole Lizard at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia. Reptile herping photography.
Little Blue Heron, Egretta caerulea, standing on a fence at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia. Resident breeder of coastal states and migrates to southeastern United States. Birding and wildlife photography.
Two young Black-bellied Whistling Ducks at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia. Dendrocygna autumnalis is found in the southeastern United States in freshwater ponds, lakes, and marshes and wetland habitats.
Profile portrait of a juvenile Black-bellied Whistling Tree Duck, Dendrocygna autumnalis. Birding photography at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia.
Profile portrait of a juvenile Black-bellied Whistling Tree Duck, Dendrocygna autumnalis. Birding photography at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia.
Profile portrait of a juvenile Black-bellied Whistling Tree Duck, Dendrocygna autumnalis. Birding photography at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia.
Pair of juvenile Black-bellied Whistling Tree Ducks at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia birding and wildlife photography
Eastern Black Swallowtail Butterfly, Papilio polyxenes, at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia birding and wildlife photography.
Snowy Egret, Egretta thula, a white heron, fishing in the pond. Birding and wildlife photography at Phinizy Swamp Nature Center, Richmond County, Augusta, Georgia USA.
Cattle Egret, Bubulcus ibis, at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia birding and wildlife photography.
Red male adult Northern Cardinal perched on a wooden rail at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia. Birding and wildlife photography
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
Plain Bellied Watersnake coiled in Walton County, Georgia USA. Nerodia erythrogaster is a non venomous snake found in wetland habitats in the southeast United States. Herping reptile photography in Georgia.
Plain-bellied Watersnake removed out of a garage on an animal control call in Walton County, Georgia. It was approximately 2.5 to 3 feet long and surprisingly calm during a photo session before release nearby.
Plain Bellied Watersnake coiled in Walton County, Georgia USA. Nerodia erythrogaster is a non venomous snake found in wetland habitats in the southeast United States. Herping reptile photography in Georgia.
Plain Bellied Watersnake coiled in Walton County, Georgia USA. Nerodia erythrogaster is a non venomous snake found in wetland habitats in the southeast United States. Herping reptile photography in Georgia.
Plain Bellied Watersnake coiled and flicking its forked tongue. Nerodia erythrogaster is a non venomous snake found in wetland habitats in the southeast United States. Herping reptile photography in Walton County, Georgia USA
Plain Bellied Watersnake held up to show orange belly. Nerodia erythrogaster is a non venomous snake found in wetland habitats in the southeast United States. Herping reptile photography in Walton County, Georgia USA
Plain Bellied Watersnake coiled on a log. Nerodia erythrogaster is a non venomous snake found in wetland habitats in the southeast United States. Herping reptile photography in Walton County, Georgia USA
Plain Bellied Watersnake coiled on a log. Nerodia erythrogaster is a non venomous snake found in wetland habitats in the southeast United States. Herping reptile photography in Walton County, Georgia 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  Male Red-winged Blackbird, Agelaius phoeniceus, calling in the reeds at Exner Marsh Nature Preserve, McHenry County, Illinois USA birding photography. Whenever I make a trip back to Illinois to visit family, I have to make a visit to the Exner Marsh Nature Preserve. This nice little refuge is just down the street from my brother's house in Huntley, IL. I wasn't expecting too much on this cool, overcast morning, but ended up coming away with 8 new Illinois birds and a Lifer: a Yellow-throated Vireo!  Female Red-winged Blackbird, Agelaius phoeniceus, calling in the reeds at Exner Marsh Nature Preserve, McHenry County, Illinois  Large adult Canada Goose, Branta canadensis, in the reeds at Exner Marsh Nature Preserve, McHenry County, Illinois USA  Canada Goose, Branta canadensis, sitting on her nest in the reeds at Exner Marsh Nature Preserve, McHenry County, Illinois  Swamp Sparrow, Melospiza georgiana, at Exner Marsh Nature Preserve, McHenry County, Illinois USA birding photography. Wetlands habitat wildlife refuge.  Three baby Canada Geese, Branta canadensis in the reeds at Exner Marsh Nature Preserve, McHenry County, Illinois USA  Common Yellowthroat at Exner Marsh Nature Preserve, Illinois USA  Canada Geese, Branta canadensis at Exner Marsh Nature Preserve, McHenry County, Illinois USA  Canada Geese, Branta canadensis in foggy swamp at Exner Marsh Nature Preserve, McHenry County, Illinois USA  Song Sparrow bird at Exner Marsh Nature Preserve, Illinois USA |
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