Birds of Rey Wildlife Photography

Birds of Rey Wildlife Photography Birder? I hardly know her. 🪶
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I'm a Utah based wildlife photographer specializing in birds of prey. My love for raptors sparked three years ago, when a gorgeous American Kestrel landed on the roof of my home. In that moment, I realized just how much beauty in nature I'd been overlooking. Since then, I’ve spent as much time as I can outdoors, photographing all kinds of birds, from owls and falcons to eagles and kites, across the American West and beyond. I love observing animals, learning about their behaviors, and sharing those moments with others. Through photography, I’ve connected with people from all over the world, and nothing makes me happier than helping someone notice birds for the first time or care a little more about protecting natural spaces. Sharing these photos is my way of advocating for the wildlife I adore, and through it, I hope to help others fall in love with them too.

I might be getting ahead of myself but I'm so excited for the colors to change 🍁
09/15/2026

I might be getting ahead of myself but I'm so excited for the colors to change 🍁

Eurasian Scops Owl 🥹🧡 probably one of my coolest finds of all time ever!In 2024, I visited Spain for the first time and ...
09/14/2026

Eurasian Scops Owl 🥹🧡 probably one of my coolest finds of all time ever!

In 2024, I visited Spain for the first time and stayed with some family. I showed them and anyone who would listen different owl calls and asked if they ever heard them around their area because I REALLY wanted to see the local species.

They said no, but one night during my trip... My cousin was voice messaging a friend and heard one of the calls I'd showed her in the background of her friends voice message. 😅

SO, at midnight we went to where the friend was and heard several Eurasian Scops Owls calling all night!

We looked and looked, but weren't able to spot any during that trip. 💔

So this year when I visited again in July, we were even MORE determined 🤗 we went back to look again and after several nights of only hearing them, we saw this TINY OWL emerge from a cavity and got to watch it hunt for bugs!

It was the most precious little thing. So when I say finding owls can be a process, I really do mean it. 🫠

Cozy szn is all year long for barn owls 🧡
09/13/2026

Cozy szn is all year long for barn owls 🧡

yes, we're all very proud of you.
09/11/2026

yes, we're all very proud of you.

Little LEO 🧡
09/10/2026

Little LEO 🧡

2 years, 10 states, 7 national parks, 5 countries, 1 haunted (but highly rated 🤗) hotel, countless coffees, late nights,...
09/09/2026

2 years, 10 states, 7 national parks, 5 countries, 1 haunted (but highly rated 🤗) hotel, countless coffees, late nights, early mornings, long drives, mugs, cozy days, beautiful places, and birds! Happy anniversary b. ❤️

Phantom at last light. 🌙
09/08/2026

Phantom at last light. 🌙

How I'm looking at caramel apples now that it's September 😌
09/07/2026

How I'm looking at caramel apples now that it's September 😌

09/06/2026

Kestrel vs Great Horned Owl 💖

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A photo I've envisioned for years, traveled for, lost sleep for, driven hours for. If you know me, you know I absolutely...
09/06/2026

A photo I've envisioned for years, traveled for, lost sleep for, driven hours for.

If you know me, you know I absolutely love raptors on fence posts 😅 When I was started learning wildlife photography, I was very inspired by a photographer and friend who has the most incredible photos of birds on wooden posts!

I've had close opportunities to get this shot of a barn owl over the years... but it was too dark, or I was too slow.

So how did this finally happen?

I was planning to look for long eared owls before sunrise, but missed my alarm.

It was a long drive and I was telling myself it wasn't worth going out because I would be too late.

But after an hour of convincing myself, I went.

And thank goodness that I did because seeing this owl hunt a field in front of me was one of the most incredible things I've ever seen.

Then it landed on the post. This beautiful bird reminded me that the best part about photographing wildlife is that you can't control it, you can't make it do what you want. But you can go outside.

Early, late, harsh light, sunny, stormy.

There is always something to see and appreciate. ❤️

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