Elk graze in the Colorado foothills
During the winter, elk move to lower elevations where the living is much easier than in their normal high altitude homes and the food plentiful. Occasionally I will come across…
Bison bull marches on across the plains
The bulk of the herd at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge was on the move Sunday morning. They were being quite rambunctious, occasionally breaking into runs. This big…
Cooper’s hawk focused on the photographer
A fun encounter with this cool red-eyed raptor yesterday. It has returned to its nest area, I presume in anticipation of continuing its residency. It is starting off this season…
Osprey return to Colorado, immediately begin home repairs
They are back! One of my favorite seasonal visitors has returned. Yesterday, a pair was re-establishing their homes in the foothills, busily working on their nest that had been severely…
Great horned owl parents standing watch
On a check of my local owl nest a few days ago, I was happy to get a glimpse of mama owl snug in the tree cavity while dad kept…
Bald eagle departs the family home
With his egg sitting duties over for now, a male bald eagle takes flight. From my visit with my favorite local power couple a few weeks ago. Dad was initially…