Peekaboo with a baby owl
Well, hello there, little one! My first look at one of the owlets at my local great horned owl nest. It only stuck its head up briefly then quickly retreated…
Western meadowlark sings the song of spring
While these residents of the Colorado plains are here year-round, it is during the warmer months that you really notice them. They perch on plants and fences and call almost…
Osprey departing the family home
Soon after returning, the osprey pair discovered the strong winter winds were less than kind to their summer home. In fact, it was pretty much destroyed with nary a stick…
Bald eagle parents keeping watch, awaiting their new arrivals
This past weekend I checked on my favorite bald eagle nest. The action was light and it is clear that they are still incubating eggs and awaiting the first hatch.…
Prairie patrol – Northern harrier on the hunt
Somewhat of a long shot but a nice environmental capture of a female northern harrier. She was on the hunt, seeking breakfast, soaring over the Great Plains. In the background,…
Great horned owl tucks in tight to hide
Last weekend when checking my local great horned owl nest, I was able to spot dad pretty easily. Unfortunately for him, so did the neighboring Cooper’s hawk. Calamity ensued as…