Greylag Goose Portrait

On April 2, 2016April 1, 2016 By Mike and Christy28 Comments

This Greylag Goose is the Queen/King of the local pond and not at all hesitant to hog all the photo opportunities.

Green legs and all

On April 1, 2016April 1, 2016 By Mike and Christy8 Comments

Green legs, red eyes and that funky swimming style, you’ve gotta give some love to the under appreciated American Coot. Photographed in shallow water while looking for a meal along Clear Creek in Denver CO.

Guys…She’s Listening

On March 31, 2016March 31, 2016 By Mike and Christy22 Comments

The arrival of the Red Winged Black Birds brings life back to the ponds once the overwintering waterfowl have left. This Female is perched and listening to the males who are just now starting to sing their songs. Clear Creek, Denver CO.

In the forest

On March 30, 2016 By Mike and Christy16 Comments

When there is nothing to do much gets done.

Handcrafted?

On March 29, 2016March 29, 2016 By Mike and Christy21 Comments

Handcrafted?…..no way…this wonder was made with a beak.

Last years Oriole nest none the worse for wear.

Soon the trees will bud out and the leaves will conceal the nests from view.

Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife refuge.

After the snow.

On March 28, 2016 By Mike and Christy17 Comments

Last week spring came unsprung and it was wonderful.

Spring Thaw

On March 27, 2016March 27, 2016 By Mike and Christy12 Comments

Spring Thaw

Curly

On March 26, 2016March 25, 2016 By Mike and Christy24 Comments

Curly

Perhaps the best path to take is not always the straightest.

All one

On March 25, 2016March 25, 2016 By Mike and Christy11 Comments

Would a world without words make it easy to see.

The sky and the sun, the rocks and the tree.

Are all just one big thing.

Blue Winged Teals

On March 24, 2016March 31, 2016 By Mike and Christy10 Comments

A pair of Blue Winged Teals casting that all too familiar over the shoulder glance letting me know my presence is known. Arapahoe National Wildlife refuge near Walden, CO.