Hold your breath: U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds opposing pass
Today one of the Thunderbirds crashed after performing at the United States Air Force Academy graduation this afternoon. Thankfully it appears the pilot is okay and the crash occurred in…
Noisy bird pauses long enough for a portrait
Killdeer are a fixture on the Colorado plains this time of year, making lots of noise as their little ones emerge from their nests. They are quite skittish and I…
Big yawn for a big Bald Eagle
With junior (I am still trying to decide what to name it) getting bigger and able to be alone more often, mom went for a quick flight and then settled…
Osprey Dad delivers sushi to his mate and newborns
With two of his offspring for the season having been born just the day before and another arriving in a few hours, this male Osprey was ensuring his growing family…
Formation flying Pelicans
I was actually observing a different kind of wildlife on Saturday when I saw these three big birds approaching. Needless to say, they quickly got my attention. While they may…
Chipmunks make for cute beggars
With some storm chasing friends in town this past weekend having a day to kill, I offered to take them up to Rocky Mountain National Park for a tour. It…