Noisemaker of the Great Plains
The cool looking but very noisy killdeer. Somehow, someone decided that the sound this bird makes sounds like "kill deer." I dunno. I have tried to hear that but I…
Hovering hummingbird
On our trip to Colorado's high country last week I had hoped to entice some of these fast movers in for some pics. I didn't have that much luck and…
Red fox vixen joins the photographer on the sidewalk
What a treat and a very pleasant surprise and a great shot for #FoxFriday. Taken a few weeks ago, I was sitting on my perch on a sidewalk watching this…
Swainson’s hawk struggles to stay awake
Being a new parent is a struggle. Sleep is a rarity and it is just a lot of work. It certainly appeared its new role as a father was taking…
Burrowing owl soaks in the morning sun
A fun encounter with this handsome fellow last weekend. He was out in a field, a bit too far for me to get a decent show when much to my…
All in the family
What better way to start the day than hang out with the family at sunrise on the Colorado plains? Sounds good to me and apparently to these prairie dogs as…