American goldfinches stake out the sunflowers
Most birds in Colorado are pretty dull in color, no doubt as a defensive measure to camouflage themselves. These guys though are anything but dull with their bright yellow and…
Mountain meadow sunrise
Now this is some true Colorado gold and blue! Goodness. As I ventured out from our campsite Sunday morning, I could tell sunrise was going to be a good one.…
Moose bull casts a wary eye in the early morning light
This guy wasn’t too concerned about me but he didn’t care too much for another, nearby bull. As that other bull ascended the hill, this guy was keen on keeping…
Squirrel pops tall, keeps watch
One of the small creatures from our visit to Grand Teton National Park. While staying in the Gros Ventre Campground, these guys were pretty regular visitors and provided some entertainment…
Flowers begin the rebirth of the forest
Hundreds of thousands of acres of beautiful forest burned across Colorado last summer and fall. The devastation has altered the landscape for decades (centuries?) to come. In less than a…
Mountain goat gets the zoomies
With some light snow being reported on Colorado’s highest peaks this morning, it is a sign of the changing of seasons. This image, taken just two months ago, shows just…