We returned to Johnson Mill in Midway, Utah this week to rest and take in the wildlife on their 26 acre property along the Provo River bottoms. The bald eagles we saw in December were back on their same perch and joined by a third year youngster (see photo of it in flight). Down on the river we spotted a female Belted Kingfisher. The pond had a new bird for us - a female hooded merganser (see photo) was hanging out with the usual mallards and american coots. We also saw a pied billed grebe. In the evening we took a walk around the grounds where Jess got another new bird - a eurasian collared dove. The deer were out in droves. We saw a little two-point buck and a four-point buck with 8 does. One little guy practically walked right up to us (his two friends watched from the brush). I'm amazed at the wildlife we encounter just spending a day around the property. I hope that encroaching development doesn't spoil this fantastic little B&B.

We spent a couple of days camping on Cabin Creek near Yellowstone National Park. The wildlife and scenery is beyond description. From the Osprey floating above and nesting to the big horn sheep on Mt. Washburn to the little pica on Cabin Creek, it was amazing.