Swainson’s Hawk launches, keeps close eye on the photographer
I haven't really gotten my usual fill of pictures of these summertime residents of Colorado. The last couple of weekends though gave me a few opportunities, including some captures of…
Freedom flight on a winter’s day
Taken back in January, the only thing as beautiful as this bald eagle was the cloud-dotted, deep blue Colorado skies. I had found this eagle perched on a high tension…
Bald Eagle bows in honor of a hero on Freedom Friday
When Blue Angel 6 crashed in a Tennessee field last Thursday, June 2, Colorado lost a son. United States Marine Corps Captain Jeff Kuss of Durango was killed, leaving behind…
White-tailed Jackrabbit plays hide and seek
Thanks to his big ears, Jack was never very good at hide and seek. ;-) I spotted quite a few White-tailed Jackrabbits recently on the Colorado plains but as usual,…
Eastern Kingbird gets a closeup
I happened across this cute little one and surprisingly enough, it let me walk right up and take a bunch of pictures. These little birds, and their western cousins, are…
Male Northern Harrier makes fast moving appearance
Driving along a few days ago I spot a good-sized bird flying low and fast toward me from the side. Slamming on the brakes (I was a on a lonely…