Young Cooper’s Hawk out on a limb
I have not had much luck getting pictures of this type of hawk, let alone finding them despite knowing they are out there. They are in fact relatively common in…
Deer buck gives some lip
It might appear that this buck is talking back to me but he is actually doing what is called the ‘flehmen response.’ A lot of mammals actually do this when…
Owl gets it backwards
There is an old Irish saying about having the wind at your back and the sun in your face. Apparently this Great Horned Owl prefers it the other way. A…
Wood Duck drake enjoys a morning on the lake
During the long holiday weekend I swung by a popular spot where these handsome birds hang out. Most were out of reach but this one and his mate were hanging…
American Coot closeup
These little birds are oftentimes thought to be related to ducks but they are not. Coots are found across much of North America and are quite common, frequently occupying the…
Gaggle of geese take flight as bald eagle causes panic
This past Friday there were hundreds of geese on Lower Derby Lake at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge. Also there enjoying the beautiful morning were at least 19…