Ferruginous Hawk makes a landing
Touchdown! A Ferruginous Hawk makes a landing on a utility pole this afternoon. The right talon slipped a bit but it recovered nicely and was able to then keep watch…
Falcon Friday
Falcon Friday! Or, if you prefer, Falcon Flight. Prairie Falcons are some pretty darned cool raptors but they can be a bit difficult to get pics of. My experience is…
American Kestrel keeps watch in the late afternoon
I went for a quick drive after work not too far from Denver International Airport. Initially I was discouraged but then came across this little guy hanging out. He was…
3, 2, 1, Liftoff! We have liftoff!
A Bald Eagle launches itself into the air above the banks of the South Platte River north of Denver, Colorado.
Wood Duck drake shakes the water off
Wood Ducks are probably the coolest looking water fowl I have ever seen. The male, seen here, is so colorful it is hard to imagine. Females, while more subdued, are…
Do Bald Eagles shiver?
Do Bald Eagles shiver? ;-) I’m not sure if they do but that is kind of what it looked like this one did this as it shook itself vigorously. The…