Hummingbird keeps watch in the forest
A very pretty lady from some time in Colorado State Forest State Park last month. I’m not sure if this is a rufous or broad-tailed hummingbird but either way, she…
Goldfinch gets picky about which seed it wants
Kind of a fun pic of this very colorful bird. Unlike most birds on the plains, the male goldfinch really stands out with that bright yellow plumage. My friend and…
Mountain goat nanny and kid on top the world
Maybe not as high as some other places but at 14,130 feet, it is a good ways up there. Normally I wouldn’t care for a shot with the ‘hand of…
Moose keeps close watch when grazing
This handsome fellow wasn’t going to let me interrupt his breakfast, but he was clearly keenly aware that I was there. The early morning filtered sunlight was perfect and gave…
“Dude! Back off! It isn’t time for the rut yet!”
The smaller bull on the left was wanting to test the bigger bull, but the big guy wasn’t interested – yet. It won’t be long and that velvet on their…
Pilot’s glory on the way to Denali
Well, here is something you don’t usually see – if ever. Also called a “glory of the pilot” or “pilot’s halo,” it is an optical phenomenon where a halo encircles…