Great Horned Owl on high alert
Keeping watch on a nest with four rambunctious little ones is not an easy job and requires constant vigilance. This female seemed to have a good handle on the task…
Curious little falcon
This male American Kestrel was quite interested in the guy with the camera. Normally these falcons are a bit skittish but one didn't seem to mind me one bit and…
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…