American mink takes a break from its fishing expedition
Oh my goodness! By far this little guy / gal was the highlight of my photo outings this past weekend. I initially spotted it Saturday but dim light and the…
Pelican drops in on a western grebe
Well, this was one big bird with a bit of attitude. I was tracking it across the sky as it approached and, suddenly, it takes a sharp turn and begins…
“Mom! Mom! Mom! Are you awake, mom?”
I suspect a lot of parents, two-legged and four-legged, can feel this badger sow’s pain. Children can be a handful and oftentimes ruin the most peaceful of moments. Such was…
Red-tailed hawk launches head on
One of the red tails from a nest that is not far from my favorite bald eagle nest. While the hawks and eagles share territory, they seem to get along…
Bald eagle dad works on some minor home repair
On my most recent visit to my favorite bald eagle nest, there wasn’t a great deal of action but at least enough to keep me entertained. The male at this…
Bison throws up a roadblock
Well, I reckon it is clear that the bridge is closed, eh? Needless to say, I wasn’t going to get out and chat with the big fella or push my…