Merlin takes a magical flight
Fast and furious might be too good adjectives to describe this little raptor. They are not easy to get pictures of as they tend to be skittish and when they…
Ferruginous Hawk keeps watch in the early morning sun
The face on these large raptors has so much character it is little wonder I am drawn to them. Their profile is so noble and in many ways intimidating. Throw…
Hoooo goes there?
This Great Horned Owl and its mate are a bit of a fixture at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge. In recent years they have routinely greeted visitors and…
Coyote on the hunt
This pretty lady was sleeping in the middle of a field of snow initially. After doing her morning stretches, something in the grass between her and I caught her eye.…
Do NOT interrupt this eagle’s breakfast
Boy, if looks could kill I think I would be as dead as the rabbit this Bald Eagle caught. ;-) In truth, it wasn't too bothered by my presence and…
Eagle ready to fly for Freedom Friday
I came across this fantastic Bald Eagle last week northeast of Denver, Colorado. Perched atop a very tall power pole, it sat there, proudly surveying the domain of the earthly…