Bald eagle launches into the blue
It doesn't get much better than a beautiful, spring morning in Colorado and throwing in these majestic creatures is like icing on the cake. From my visit to this nest a few…
Burrowing owl hunkers down and keeps close watch on the photographer
This guy was very keen on guarding his burrow, presumably with his mate hidden within. The morning sun was gorgeous and lit him up nicely. I always have a ton…
Backlit pelicans out for a swim
I was tempted to say that they were lit by moonlight but in actuality, this was a bit of a happy accident. Taken in the full light of the late…
Marmot looks less than thrilled at the thought of Monday morning
Okay, this wasn’t taken on a Monday but I suspect many of us had similar looks lacking enthusiasm about the start of the workweek. ;-) Thoughts of the high country and…
Cooper’s hawk at home makes for the best pics of the day
So, I spent all morning out taking pics (or trying to!) and get nothing extraordinary. I come home, walk upstairs and I see the creature that gives me my best…
Swainson’s hawks begin setting up their summertime home
The return of the Argentinians! I knew these gorgeous raptors would be returning to the Colorado plains soon but I hadn’t had a chance to venture out to find them.…