American Coot closeup
These little birds are oftentimes thought to be related to ducks but they are not. Coots are found across much of North America and are quite common, frequently occupying the…
Gaggle of geese take flight as bald eagle causes panic
This past Friday there were hundreds of geese on Lower Derby Lake at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge. Also there enjoying the beautiful morning were at least 19…
Morning guardian
The resident Great Horned Owls at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal finally sat still long enough to allow me to get a picture this morning. I don't think it was particularly…
Late November waxing gibbous moon
Clear skies and mild temperatures in Denver gave me a good chance to 'shoot the moon' last evening. She looks pretty good for being 4.5 billion years old. ;-) …
Even deer think they are comedians
This deer buck appeared to be having a good laugh yesterday afternoon at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge. He was hanging out with three of his ladies and…
Kestrel flips photographer the bird
This American Kestrel may not have appreciated having his picture taken this morning as he appeared to be giving me the one finger salute. ;-) After a frustrating morning covering…