Yum! Weeds for breakfast!
This prairie dog was quite focused on its prickly meal on the Colorado plains. Most locals are entirely dismissive of these creatures and they are indeed oftentimes viewed as pests.…
All in the family
What better way to start the day than hang out with the family at sunrise on the Colorado plains? Sounds good to me and apparently to these prairie dogs as…
Prairie dog keeps watch while her pups explore their new world
It isn't often I take pics of these little guys although they are quite common and a little bit cute. Right now, like many mammals, they are busily raising their…
Black Footed Ferret vs Prairie Dog
Getting to see North America's most endangered mammal, the Black Footed Ferret, is a rare and special treat. Since their reintroduction to the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge, I…
Battle over burrows
A male Burrowing Owl and a Prairie Dog face off over the rights to an underground home. Very fun to watch this interaction. These two creatures have a very symbiotic…
Prairie Dog lies low
It can't be an easy life for these guys. Humans view them as pests and they are a constant target for other wildlife including coyotes, badgers and raptors. This particular…