Western kingbird attacks an osprey
Western kingbirds are known to be bullies. I have seen them attack raptors many times their size, including bald eagles. This past June, I was photographing an osprey nest and…
Curious red fox on the rocks
I’ve shared a couple of pics from my encounter with this gorgeous fox near the top of Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park and, clearly have more! This…
A very serious young Swainson’s hawk
This juvenile didn’t look too thrilled about getting its picture taken. ;-) I haven’t taken a lot of pictures this season of these fun, summertime visitors to Colorado like I…
Bull elk appears ready for the rut
Bulked up, velvet off and this big 6 x 6 boy is ready to rumble! While he was hanging out just above timberline when I saw him, he will be…
Squirrel watches the photographer watching the moose
Apparently this Wyoming ground squirrel was getting a snack and a show. ;-) While photographing a big moose bull recently, I couldn’t help but have my attention drawn to this…
Male broad-tailed hummingbird shows off against a beautiful sky
Taken last month during our time in Gunnison National Forest, this guy was a regular visitor, jealously guarding a feeder he had claimed as his own. One evening as we…