Western kingbird takes on a Swainson’s hawk
A little bird with a ton of attitude! Western kingbirds are notorious for their aggressiveness toward much bigger raptors. These bullies will take on any hawk or eagle that they…
Western bluebird family provides campsite photo op
On our recent trip to southwestern Colorado, I immediately began seeing western bluebirds – their plumage standing out against the greens and browns of the forest. Every evening I would…
Black and white remnants of Colorado’s mining history
Mining played a tremendous role in the Centennial State and still does to this day. This image shows a trestle above the old Idarado Mine on Red Mountain Pass south…
Peregrine falcon sends flock of white-faced ibis into a panic
This was a crazy scene to witness. Taken on our recent trip to southwestern Colorado. I headed out for an early morning photo drive while the rest of the crew…
Bald eagle leaps into action against the blue sky
Taken back at the end of January, I happened across this gorgeous eagle while wrapping up my photo drive. It didn't linger long but in departing, it gave me this…
Mountain goat kid hunkers down under the photographer’s truck
After a one-year hiatus with Mount Evans closed due to COVID, I finally was able to return to the top of this infamous 14,000+ foot Colorado peak. Action was slow,…