Great Blue Heron flyover
While out taking pictures yesterday I spotted a bird with a large wingspan flying right toward me. As it got closer I realized it was a Great Blue Heron and…
Coyote prowls, pounces and catches its meal
If you've never seen a coyote hunt for voles in the snow, it is a lot of fun and very interesting. They walk very, very slowly and actually listen for…
Morning sun illuminates an icy scene
With wildlife activity being extraordinarily slow yesterday, I took to take pictures of less active scenes. It has been quite cold here in Denver, Colorado and a morning hoar frost…
American Kestrel enjoys its lunch
Don't let their size fool you - These little falcons can be quite ferocious, like any raptor , as this mouse has just learned. Today I was lucky enough to…
Snowy Black-billed Magpie
These members of the jay family are very common here across the western United States. They are quite pretty and colorful. Unfortunately their very dark head, shoulders and upper back…
Red Tailed Hawk keeps close watch for its next meal
This gorgeous hawk was not too concerned about me. However it was closely watching the grass below its perch, no doubt waiting for the right moment to drop on some…