Bear River Collection

Bear River NWR is important for migrating birds; Brigham City; Utah;

Lake at the Head of Bear River, Uintah Mountain, 1868 / 69. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell
Lake at the Head of Bear River, Uintah Mountain, 1868/69. Albumen print, pl. xiv from the album " Sun Pictures of Rocky Mountain Scenery" (1870)

Moores Lake, Head of Bear River, Uintah Mountain, 1868 / 69
Moores Lake, Head of Bear River, Uintah Mountain, 1868/69. Albumen print, pl. i from the album " Sun Pictures of Rocky Mountain Scenery" (1870)

Bear River, Near Bethel, Maine, 1883. From America Illustrated, edited by J. David Williams. [DeWolfe, Fiske & Company, Boston, 1883]

a Scott T. Smith 435 753-3446 All Rights Reserved UTAH, USA. Moon above beaver
UTAH, USA. Moon above beaver pond in bottoms of Hayden Fork of Bear River. Uinta Mountains. Wasatch National Forest

Nova Scotia, Bear River, Canada, Nineteenth Century Engraving

USA, Wyoming, Evanston, Bear River, Reflections of trees and rushes in river

USA, Utah, Cache Valley, Great Basin, Cutler Reservoir on Bear River covered with cirrus fibratus and stratus clouds at sunset

HIGH UINTAS WILDERNESS, UTAH. USA. Ostler Peak reflected in pond at sunset. Near
HIGH UINTAS WILDERNESS, UTAH. Ostler Peak, sunset. Near headwaters of Bear River. Stillwater Fork of Bear River drainage. Uinta Mtns, Wasatch NF

ditch reed, common reed, Phragmites communis, and Bear River, Bear River Migratory National Wildlife Refuge near Brigham City, Utah

Nova Scotia, Bear River, Canada, Nineteenth Century Engraving

Black-crowned night-heron (Nycticorax nycticorax), Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, Utah, United States of America, North America

Franklins gull (Leucophaeus pipixcan), Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, Utah, United States of America, North America

Cinnamon teal (Anas cyanoptera) drake, Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, Utah, United States of America, North America

HIGH UINTAS WILDERNESS, UTAH. Stillwater Fork of the Bear River, Agassiz Peak in the distance. Uinta Mtns, Wasatch NF

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Bear River, located in Brigham City, Utah, is a vital sanctuary for migrating birds. The Bear River National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) serves as a crucial stopover point for these feathered travelers on their long journeys. Established to protect the diverse avian species that rely on its wetlands and marshes, this refuge plays a significant role in preserving the delicate balance of nature. The beauty can be traced back through history. In 1868/69, Andrew Joseph Russell captured the stunning Lake at the Head nestled within Uintah Mountain. Moores Lake also graced this mountain range during the same period, showcasing an enchanting scene. Moving eastward to Bethel, Maine in 1883, we find another depiction of Bear River's charm. Scott T. Smith's photograph captures the moon above beaver activity along its banks—a testament to the vibrant wildlife that calls this river home. But it is not just Utah where Bear River holds significance; it stretches far beyond borders. Nova Scotia's own Bear River has been immortalized in nineteenth-century engravings—its natural allure transcending time and place. Wyoming's Evanston boasts yet another captivating view with reflections of trees and rushes dancing upon its surface—an ethereal sight worth beholding. Cache Valley in Utah showcases Cutler Reservoir on Bear River covered with cirrus fibratus clouds—a mesmerizing display against the backdrop of Great Basin landscapes. Venturing into High Uintas Wilderness unveils Ostler Peak reflected in a pond at sunset—an awe-inspiring moment that encapsulates nature's grandeur within this region. Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge intertwines with ditch reeds and common reeds like Phragmites communis—a symbiotic relationship between flora and fauna that characterizes this unique ecosystem. In every corner it touches—from Canada to Wyoming—Bear River leaves an indelible mark on those fortunate enough to witness its splendor.