Uneasy roost mates
Eagles and hawks are genetically similar but it isn’t too often you see them right next to each other. This past weekend, while taking pictures of a Bald Eagle perched…
Perched Prairie Falcon on the Plains
A late afternoon drive turned out to be well worth the time as I came across this magnificent raptor. This Prairie Falcon was initially watching over a busy road but…
Hawk eye stare down
This Ferruginous Hawk seemed a bit perturbed that I was disturbing its morning hunt. Taken near Denver International Airport this past weekend, this raptor was hanging out on a pole…
Sunrise moonset
Yesterday was an absolutely gorgeous morning here on the Colorado Front Range with reasonably mild temperatures, mostly clear skies and a golden sunrise. Looking away from the rising sun, layers…
Aerial drama as Bald Eagles drive off one of their own
What began as a relatively calm encounter taking pictures of a gorgeous Bald Eagle sitting on a power pole soon turned into a rather dramatic scene as two more eagles…
Prairie dog – It’s whats for breakfast
Prairie dog. It's whats for breakfast. This young Red Tailed Hawk was enjoying his meal in a lightly populated suburban area of northeast Denver this morning. Truly an absolutely amazing morning…