American Kestrel snags its breakfast
It is a little tough to see as it is hanging off the opposite side of the branch, but this little falcon caught itself a meal nearly as big as…
First Argentinian visitor of the season
Last week I posted a picture of one of these cool raptors from last year saying that I expected to see them soon this season on the Colorado plains. That…
Osprey preps for landing
These raptors are busily setting up their homes, getting ready to lay eggs and have little ones. This particular nest, as you can tell, is on top of a power…
Bald Eagle in flight by dawn’s early light
I arrived at my photo destination along the South Platte River a couple weeks ago just as the sun was coming up. The mated pair of Bald Eagles were doing…
Mule Deer doe lit up by the morning light
Well this pretty lady looked even more beautiful when bathed in the golden light of sunrise. Most of the deer right now look a little bit rough as they lose…
Swainson’s Hawks poised to return to the Centennial State
One of my favorite seasonal visitors. I had hoped to spot the first of the season this past weekend but had no such luck. However, it won’t be long till…