American Kestrel keeps watch in the late afternoon
I went for a quick drive after work not too far from Denver International Airport. Initially I was discouraged but then came across this little guy hanging out. He was…
3, 2, 1, Liftoff! We have liftoff!
A Bald Eagle launches itself into the air above the banks of the South Platte River north of Denver, Colorado.
Wood Duck drake shakes the water off
Wood Ducks are probably the coolest looking water fowl I have ever seen. The male, seen here, is so colorful it is hard to imagine. Females, while more subdued, are…
Do Bald Eagles shiver?
Do Bald Eagles shiver? ;-) I’m not sure if they do but that is kind of what it looked like this one did this as it shook itself vigorously. The…
Watchful young Red-tailed Hawk
This juvenile was very focused and was not disturbed one bit when I walked right up under it. A few minutes later I learned it was keeping watch on its…
Mallard drake gets his close up
With as common as Mallard ducks are, I don’t normally train my lens on them but sometimes I can’t resist. The lighting was soft and pleasant on this day and…