Gyrfalcon shows off its Arctic influenced colors
This is certainly not a bird many folks will ever see – it was the first time ever for me. The Gyrfalcon is normally found in the far northern latitudes…
Moon sets behind a craggy mountainside
Taken last month in Rocky Mountain National Park. I was up before dawn as usual and while I waited for the coming sun to illuminate the landscape, I turned around…
Happy Barn Owl approaches landing
Say hello to Cupid, an absolutely gorgeous two-year-old male Barn Owl. While I don't really need any help finding raptors to photograph, this past weekend I took part in a…
Curious Marmot sneaks a peek
This little guy was doing his best to hide from me but just couldn’t resist popping up to see who was intruding on his domain. I was ready and snapped…
Patience finally pays off with at least one Bald Eagle launch shot
This guy (or gal) was wearing me out. I happened across it perched up on a very high utility pole in a suburban park. With a pond right nearby, I…