An yellow-headed blackbird in northern Utah rests among dried rushes as it returns back to its breeding area in early spring. Birds lose much of their body weight during migration and need a lot of food to recoup their lost energy. The availability of food, such as the insects or seeds, is critical to their survival at this point. Here, I could see the blackbird was busy consuming newly hatched midges, gnats and flies in the rushes.
A flock of snowgeese fly in search for food at Bosque del Apache before they turn in for the day. I liked the scene with evening light, mountains and golden grass.
A juvenile Clark's grebe follows it parent learning to feed in the process. The still waters and evening light highlight the pair and their reflections.
