Golden Eagle on the hunt for Freedom Friday
I of course normally post pics of the ‘bald’ variety of this type of bird to close out the workweek but today I make an exception. I came across this…
Female American Kestrel catches her dinner
One for #TBT going to December 9, 2015. I happened across this pretty lady just as she landed on a utility wire with her mouse meal. Unfortunately she opted to…
Portrait of a battle-tested Bighorn Sheep ram
You can tell by the look for the horns on this guy that he has seen his share of fights in his years on the mountain. They are weathered and…
Elk doe plays shy
Waking early one morning in Jasper National Park, I emerged from my RV to find this beautiful lady right there. She was cautious and moved around to the opposite side…
Juvenile Osprey casts a serious stare
Almost one of those "if looks could kill" moments. ;-) I stopped by to check on this young one and its parents this past Sunday and while the parents opted…
Great Blue Heron heads off into the morning sun
It was a rather pleasant, late spring day when I snapped this picture of this big bird. It and I played hide and seek for quite a little while. Just…