Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep ram strikes a pose
This was one handsome and muscular fellow! He was clearly in fighting form and ready for the rut. Five rams were hanging out in Waterton Canyon southwest of Denver recently,…
White-tailed deer buck chases off a competitor
With the deer rut still going on, testosterone is high and the competition between bucks for mating rights is very visible. Sometimes you will see a pair of males sparring…
Red-tailed hawk takes flight
A different look at a very common raptor. Oftentimes I just drive right by red tails as they are prevalent but not often willing to sit for pictures. On my…
Gorgeous golden eagle returns to its winter roost
It has been since February that I last saw the golden eagles at this spot in Boulder County, Colorado. I had just about given up hope, thinking they had moved…
Red fox kit peeking above the grass
A pic for that other Friday hashtag, #FoxFriday. Taken back on the last day of May, my local fox family didn't make an appearance till after the sun was going…
Beautiful bald eagle takes flight for Freedom Friday
Overcast, dim skies are not a photographers friend, particularly when you are trying to get pics of a fast-mover. Such was the case this past Saturday when I came across…