Eyes forward, antlers high – mule deer buck on the grassy plains
Jumping back to November for this image of a very handsome buck that I haven’t shared previously. It was a gorgeous, mild morning and as the sun rose, it cast…
Great horned owl departs the area
An unexpected and fleeting encounter with this cool bird. My friend and I were photographing an entirely different bird, a woodpecker, in a stand of trees. As we maneuvered to…
Young bison bulls do some sparring
Certainly not as impressive as when the big boys go at it, but it was fun to watch these two young fellas go head to head. It was definitely more…
American kestrel taking flight
A fun shot showcasing the beautiful, gray and white plumage on this male's wings. From a local open space where this handsome fellow and his mate have had their home…
Bald eagle mates return for another season
Whoohoo! My favorite pair of bald eagles are back for another season and with eggs already laid. I arrived at the nest this past Saturday to see mama hanging out…
Great horned owl keeping watch over the family home
On my latest visit to my local great horned owl nest on Sunday, mama was hunkered down out of sight in the tree cavity. Dad, however, proved to be a…