Magpie grabs some ice
Kind of an interesting behavioral shot of these common birds. Walking a trail on a very cold morning recently, I saw this magpie pecking at the ground. I initially didn’t…
From 5,280 to 14,265
Just a typically gorgeous morning on the Colorado plains and a look to the west at Denver and the Rocky Mountains. The sun had just popped over the horizon and…
Moose calf steps into the light
A throwback to the middle of June and a real cutie for Moose Monday that I haven’t shared before. This little calf was probably only a couple of weeks old…
Ferruginous hawk stretches out and takes flight
Quite a show from this beautiful raptor! As winter weather begins to take hold, more and more of these cool guys are arriving to the plains of Colorado. This one…
Bald eagle makes an aggressive launch pose
Oh, yes! My favorite time of year is ramping up as the seasonal bald eagles return to the Colorado Front Range for the winter. Last Sunday, with little effort, I…
Fast female falcon flyby
I could add another “F word” to describe these birds – “frustrating.” American kestrels are quite common out on the plains of Colorado and I see them frequently. Getting good…