Harrier Hawk takes in the evening sky
This female Northern Harrier at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal seemed to be enjoying the relative warmth of a winter's evening. These are absolutely gorgeous raptors but one of the most…
Deer fawns run to find mom
What started out as a potentially sad story ended up okay. Going up the west side of Trail Ridge Road soon after sunrise I see two figures running down the…
It’s International Vulture Appreciation Day!
It's International Vulture Appreciation Day! Yes, that really is a 'day.' These scavengers, while not particularly pretty, are essential to the Earth's ecosystem. They only eat carrion helping to perform…
Bison battle!
Going through old pics I came across this one from New Year's Eve 2013. The sun had just come over the horizon and I was facing east so it was…
Freedom Friday flyby
This male was one of a pair of nesting Bald Eagles that had taken up residence in Adams County. He obliged me with a very nice flyby not long after…
Juvenile Swainson’s Hawk performs a perfect flyover
These young hawks are among my favorite #raptors. Swainson's are normally quite tolerant of people and the juveniles have some of the most gorgeous plumage of any bird. The nearby…