Apple has labeled this both a Lapwing and a Black-necked Stilt. Considering the proximity to the American Avocet, I thought it might just be a baby.

The bonus airplane was neat to see in post. I did not see it at all when shooting the helo! This 2010 AgustaWestland AW109SP (Serial #22221) serves with Intermountain Life Flight Services, equipped with twin Pratt & Whitney PW207C turboshaft engines producing 1,400 total shaft horsepower. The SP ('Special Performance') variant features: - Glass cockpit with Garmin G1000H avionics - 4-bladed main rotor for reduced vibration - Cruise speed of 150 knots (173 mph) - Range of 350nm with medical payload - Medical Configuration: Typically carries 1-2 patients with LUCAS CPR devices, ventilators, and blood products - Crew: Usually 2 pilots + 2 medical crew (RN/paramedic) - Service Area: Covers Utah's challenging terrain up to 13,000 ft MSL

Embraer EMB-505 Phenom 300 (N332QS) captured during its final approach into Salt Lake City International Airport (KSLC) from John Wayne Airport (KSNA) @ 4,000 feet.

Looks like a car you'd see in Who Framed Roger Rabbit?

What do we think? 40s?

No idea what this one is, but I love the front.

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Downtown SLC

Woo!

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Get yer Baja here! (Not mine, just found whilst out and about)

We checked. Sorry, JD Vance.

Never been to this place, but I love the warm colour of the lights here and on the patio

I honestly love their call.

I've always loved this head.

Learned about APS-C mode, making this 300mm shot effectively a 450mm shot. I love the extra length and it just solidifies how much I want the Sony 200mm-600mm

On land, a waddling or a flock are the most common names given to a group of ducks. Whether walking, sitting, or standing still. Sord is another word for ducks out of water, but not one you’re likely to hear in general usage. <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/aaaaaadrian/54670984393/">A waddling sight</a> © 2025 by <a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/aaaaaadrian/">Adrian Daly</a> is licensed under <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">CC BY-NC-SA 4.0</a>

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