Random pics from the first clear day in a week
After seven straight days of rain (and snow one day), I was going stir crazy. With the sun shining and the temperatures finally warming up I went for a much-needed…
Some serious fishing hooks
The talons on a Bald #Eagle are absolutely impressive. On males (like this bird here) they can be 1 1/4 inches long while on females they can be up to…
Young Great Horned Owl tests its wings
Despite the wind and rain, I went and checked on a nearby nest yesterday and much to my surprise, the owlets had branched out. While one remained in the nest,…
A quiet moment with Mom
Mom's just seem to have that innate ability to provide a calming influence in our lives and steer us where we need to go. This elk cow in Rocky Mountain…
Mama keeps watch in the wind and rain on Mother’s Day Eve
A mom’s job is never done and even when Mother Nature makes a mess, mom has to stay on the job. Despite the lousy weather here in Denver today I…
Swainson’s Hawk landing sequence
One of the reason’s I love these raptors is that they are quite tolerant of people and allow you to get some great pictures. This particular female was with her…