Northern pygmy owl pair in the Colorado foothills
The fifth time was the charm for finally being able to see these tiny little owls! This pair has become quite the celebrities over the last couple of months, making…
Frosty bison bull head on
Check out this bad boy! Taken a few weeks ago on a very cold morning on the Colorado plains. He was large and in charge and he definitely seemed to…
Backyard bird watch: Downy woodpeckers visit
I’ve mentioned before the multi-year project my wife undertook to transform our turf-dominant backyard into a bit of an outdoor oasis. This was done mainly for our benefit but also…
Coyote antagonizes herd of deer
This was a very fun bit of action to witness. Coyotes aren’t big enough to take down a full-size deer alone but that doesn’t mean they won’t test the waters,…
Signs of spring as the boys of summer return
American white pelicans are some of the first migratory birds to return to the Colorado Front Range in the spring. Their arrival is a sure sign of the changing of…
Bald eagle banks hard, prepares to strike
Oh my goodness! I am absolutely in love with this pic – and to think I didn’t realize that I had captured this gem. Over the past few weeks, I…