A full Cold Moon
With the successful launch of the NASA Orion Spacecraft today, it seems very appropriate to go out and gaze at the full moon. Thankfully clear skies in the Denver allowed…
Little falcon keeps watch from light pole
I came across this female American Kestrel a couple of weeks ago in a Denver area suburb. She was hanging out on a light over a busy street keep watch…
Young Cooper’s Hawk out on a limb
I have not had much luck getting pictures of this type of hawk, let alone finding them despite knowing they are out there. They are in fact relatively common in…
Deer buck gives some lip
It might appear that this buck is talking back to me but he is actually doing what is called the ‘flehmen response.’ A lot of mammals actually do this when…
Owl gets it backwards
There is an old Irish saying about having the wind at your back and the sun in your face. Apparently this Great Horned Owl prefers it the other way. A…
Wood Duck drake enjoys a morning on the lake
During the long holiday weekend I swung by a popular spot where these handsome birds hang out. Most were out of reach but this one and his mate were hanging…