American kestrel lands with its breakfast
Jumping back to last month and the awesome visit I had with this handsome fellow. He had just caught a meal, one which I suspect he was hoping to share…
White-tailed deer buck in the snow with fall colors
One handsome fellow here, eh? He certainly was worthy of this portrait taken on the Great Plains of Colorado after our first real snowstorm of the season. The buck was…
American pika up close and personal
Sometimes getting pics of these diminutive residents of high altitudes can be a challenge. They don’t usually like it when you intrude on their territory. As a result, I usually…
“Are you still watching me?”
And yes, yes I was! How could I not? This massive moose bull was certainly the focus of my attention on this early morning back in August in the Colorado…
Coyote lounges in the late afternoon sun
Quite a beautiful creature for sure! My luck with coyotes runs hot and cold. Some years I rarely see one, others I seem to find them everywhere. This fall I…
Ferruginous hawk takes flight over the snowy plains
I always look forward to venturing out in the wake of a snowstorm. The landscape is just beautiful in its white coat and the chill in the air makes the…