Rattlesnake strikes a defensive posture
Normally by this time of year, snakes in Colorado would not be easily spotted as they would instead choose to stay underground where it is warmer. However, with the unseasonably…
Mama bear shows off her catch
Back in August I was observing this pretty lady and her two cubs as they walked along the South Platte River. The Black Bear sow suddenly took a swipe at…
Bighorn Sheep ram strikes a classic pose
It is, to me, very fitting to have Bighorn Sheep as Colorado’s official animal and this pose is just about perfect. Just like the terrain and many of its people,…
Wood Duck smiles for its portrait
I am not one to normally seek out ducks for pictures but when these colorful creatures come to town, I do my best to pay them a visit. Wood Ducks…
Juvenile Osprey enjoys its breakfast
I was surprised to find this pretty lady hanging out at a lake on Saturday. By now most Osprey have started their annual trip to their winter grounds in Mexico…
Golden Great Blue Heron
As the sun rose yesterday morning, it turned the landscape into an amazing golden scene. This Great Blue Heron seemed to be enjoying it as it fished for breakfast at…