First nested owl of the season
This was a pleasant surprise. I was running errands after work yesterday and spotted a couple of bald eagles. Naturally I had to follow and try to get pictures. I…
Curious kestrel
Driving along recently, I spotted this gorgeous female American kestrel perched alongside the road. As skittish as they are, normally I wouldn’t bother stopping but decided I would give this…
Black-footed ferret sizes up its next meal
Always such a thrill to get to see North America’s most endangered mammal and this was on opportunity I almost missed. I was about 30 miles south when I got…
Yearning for the mountains in springtime
They say some nasty Arctic cold is on its way to the Denver area later this week. That will certainly serve as a reminder that while we may be dreaming…
Elk herd on the move
This was a pleasant surprise. While checking out an open space area in the northern Colorado foothills last weekend, I happened across this herd of elk. The majority were cows…
ed-tailed hawk flies over while on the hunt
Sometimes you get lucky and the wildlife comes to you. Hiking along the South Platte River last weekend, I stopped to take a break and just kind of soak in…