American kestrel taking flight
A fun shot showcasing the beautiful, gray and white plumage on this male's wings. From a local open space where this handsome fellow and his mate have had their home…
Bald eagle mates return for another season
Whoohoo! My favorite pair of bald eagles are back for another season and with eggs already laid. I arrived at the nest this past Saturday to see mama hanging out…
Great horned owl keeping watch over the family home
On my latest visit to my local great horned owl nest on Sunday, mama was hunkered down out of sight in the tree cavity. Dad, however, proved to be a…
Moose bull posing in the willows
Going back 10 years to August 2016 for this #MooseMonday capture. It was an absolutely fantastic morning in Colorado’s Indian Peaks Wilderness with this handsome fellow and four of his…
Downy woodpecker makes a surprise visit
A fun, unexpected encounter with this cool bird yesterday. As I was sitting and waiting for some action at my favorite bald eagle nest, this woodpecker came by checking out…
Female wood duck snacks on a crabapple
Kind of a fun shot of this pretty lady. The males of this species get all the attention due to their extraordinarily color plumage. The females are more subdued but…