The business end of a great horned owl
Arriving at the owl nest Tuesday evening, mama was perched in front of it, out in the open allowing for some cool pics far different from what I normally get…
Following the changing of the guard, dad bald eagle departs
Bald eagle mates cooperate, taking turns keeping watch, feeding and tending their offspring. Visiting my favorite nest this past weekend, the male was initially standing by the nest, keeping watch…
Swarm of bees searches for a new home
Certainly, I have seen pictures of this before, but this was my first time witnessing it in person. On my photo outing Tuesday evening, there were two swarms, only about…
Trio of owlets peer out from the family home
Normally I lack the motivation to venture out in the evenings but last night, prompted by a friend, I did. Checking out my local great horned owl nest, I was…
Osprey and its breakfast silhouetted
Just at sunrise, taking pics to the east, I figured I wasn’t going to get any worthy captures. However, I ended up being somewhat pleased with this shot. The golden…
American white pelican banks hard right in preparation for landing
Another sign of the changing seasons when these somewhat goofy looking but beautiful birds return to the Colorado plains. Yesterday there were more than a couple dozen hanging out at…