Pelican showcases massive wingspan in flight
While driving by a local pond I noticed this graceful bird lazily swimming and fishing. Doing my best to be stealthy, I managed to walk around the tree-lined shore and…
Mallards pay a surprise visit
Well, this was a bit of a surprise. I have a basic backyard bird feeder with safflower feed. To date haven't seen much beyond house finches and doves. Last week,…
Western Meadowlark sounds off
If you had to pick a bird in Colorado that signifies the arrival of spring, the Western Meadowlark just might be it. All across the plains these chubby, colorful birds…
One… Two… Three… Four owlets
Four. That count of little Great Horned Owls caught me by surprise. This is one of the nests I have been watching in recent weeks and up until now I…
Snowy Egret flies into the morning sun
Not far into my photo drive yesterday I was going down one of my favorite dirt roads where I typically see a lot of raptors. Much to my surprise, I…
Can a Burrowing Owl look mean?
Can a Burrowing Owl look mean? I didn't think it was possible but apparently they can. ;-) While it was looking at me, it was a convoy of about six…