Bald eagle pair enjoys some early morning “recreation”
Ah yes, the calendar says winter but signs of spring are to be found in the wildlife world. Last weekend I headed southwest of Denver, Colorado to check out on…
First nested owl of the season
This was a pleasant surprise. I was running errands after work yesterday and spotted a couple of bald eagles. Naturally I had to follow and try to get pictures. I…
Curious kestrel
Driving along recently, I spotted this gorgeous female American kestrel perched alongside the road. As skittish as they are, normally I wouldn’t bother stopping but decided I would give this…
Black-footed ferret sizes up its next meal
Always such a thrill to get to see North America’s most endangered mammal and this was on opportunity I almost missed. I was about 30 miles south when I got…
Yearning for the mountains in springtime
They say some nasty Arctic cold is on its way to the Denver area later this week. That will certainly serve as a reminder that while we may be dreaming…
Elk herd on the move
This was a pleasant surprise. While checking out an open space area in the northern Colorado foothills last weekend, I happened across this herd of elk. The majority were cows…