The Colorado Front Range, the Flatirons and a setting moon
Such a beautiful scene yesterday northeast of Denver. The skies above were mostly clear revealing that beautiful blue that we enjoy so much of here. Beneath, the amber colored plains…
American kestrel keeping watch on the plains
It isn't often you can get these little raptors to sit still for a picture. This past Sunday I found a male that posed every-so-briefly for me. A couple clicks…
Bald eagle carries its lucky rabbit’s foot for Friday the 13th
Boy, who knew bald eagles were superstitious? This awesome young one was taking no chances and hoping to ensure good luck. :-D These pics were actually taken this past Sunday.…
Burrowing owl defends his home and family
Burrowing owls and prairie dogs have a very symbiotic relationship. The owls take over abandoned burrows that the prairie dogs are no longer using and they become neighbors. Both then…
Ho hum. Just another Colorado sunset
I had high hopes for the show this evening and while it was pretty, it wasn't quite as dramatic as I had hoped. Nevertheless, it is hard to complain when…
Bison and tree enjoy some alone time on the Colorado plains
The vast open spaces we enjoy here in the American west are tough for those in more populous areas to understand. With just a short trip outside the metropolitan lights…