Mountain goat kid hunkers down under the photographer’s truck
After a one-year hiatus with Mount Evans closed due to COVID, I finally was able to return to the top of this infamous 14,000+ foot Colorado peak. Action was slow,…
Male black-chinned hummingbird poses for pictures
On our recent trip to southwestern Colorado and Ridgway State Park, I was hoping to photograph my first hummingbirds of the season. Given the location, I was particularly keen on…
Yellow-bellied marmots work on making marmot babies
Well, I have to say this is something I haven’t seen before. :-D I happened across this rather amorous couple Saturday on Mount Evans in Colorado. Initially they were being…
First burrowing owl owlet of the season for Father’s Day
Well this was a pleasant sight on my photo drive today and coming on Father's Day, appropriate. Now is about the time the owlets will begin showing themselves. I spent…
Fox father and kit enjoy a laugh at a dad joke
Dad jokes are the best, no matter what species! ;-) A cute image for Father's Day of this handsome fellow and one of his offspring. Dad was hanging out in…
Red-winged blackbird defends its home against an invader
Taken late one evening during our recent visit to Ridgway State Park. We were watching some deer in the field below our campsite when suddenly there was a bit of…