Rough-legged Hawk head on
My first quality pics of of the season for these largely winter visitors to Colorado's plains. This gorgeous raptor was patrolling the fields near Denver International Airport and I raced…
Bald Eagle bows in remembrance of service and sacrifice
Following an emotional week that saw the nation lay to rest a former president, we end it with remembering one of the most significant events in our nation’s history. President…
Little Screech Owl showcases its camouflage
How is this for blending into your surroundings? These cool owls are small to begin with then when you see just how closely their coloring matches the trees, you can…
Coyotes out and about on a frosty fall morning
The sun was just topping the horizon shedding some light on the frost-covered landscape at Cherry Creek State Park, Colorado. As it did, I could see motion out in a…
Magical Merlin on a cold Colorado morning
My first sighting of the season of one of these little raptors recently. These falcons are quite small, falling between the Kestrel and Prairie Falcon. Here in Colorado, they are…
Highway to Heaven or Beam Me Up, Scotty
Take your pick but I am WAY excited about this scene this morning - a rare sun pillar. I have only seen pictures of them and could not believe it…