This particular one was perched in a tree over the lake at Barr Lake State Park, keeping watch on a patch of open water. After a while, it opted to relocate and I was able to grab some nice pics as it launched and flew right by me.

This particular one was perched in a tree over the lake at Barr Lake State Park, keeping watch on a patch of open water. After a while, it opted to relocate and I was able to grab some nice pics as it launched and flew right by me.