The Red Eye Flight

On March 3, 2016March 2, 2016 By Mike and Christy32 Comments

A Black Crowned Night Heron with the reddest eye I have seen on one of these guys takes flight over Arapahoe National Wildlife Refuge, Walden, CO.

Fast Forward

On February 24, 2016 By Mike and Christy10 Comments

Although it might be several months before we see an American Avocet it sure feels like their arrival is right around the corner. February this year has felt more like late spring than late winter.

American Avocet photographed at Arapahoe National Wildlife refuge. Near Walden, CO.

When the snow flies

On November 17, 2015 By Mike and Christy6 Comments

Sitting on the wire looking out into the fields as the snow begins to fly. Will the hunting for this Swainson’s Hawk get more difficult? Photographed at Arapahoe National Wildlife Refuge.

Black Crowned Night Heron

On November 2, 2015 By Mike and Christy16 Comments

A Black Crowned Hight Heron working the ponds at Arapahoe National Wildlife refuge earlier this year.

Hare

On September 29, 2015 By Mike and Christy18 Comments

A handsome looking hare posing for a portrait on the Arapahoe National Wildlife Refuge earlier this summer.

Wabbit

On June 18, 2015June 18, 2015 By Mike and Christy20 Comments

Spring time is Rabbit time. Last weekend we saw plenty of healthy rabbits roaming the sagebrush and grasslands of the Arapahoe Wildlife Refuge as well as plenty of Hawks looking for an easy meal. Luckily for this guy he stayed on guard and was reluctant to stray too far from the cover of the sage.

Refuge

On June 17, 2015 By Mike and Christy15 Comments

An afternoon storm reflecting on the spring ponds in the Arapahoe National Wildlife Refuge.

So Many Bugs

On June 3, 2015June 3, 2015 By Mike and Christy18 Comments

So Little Time…

Not a bad dilemma for this little Wilson’s Phalarope hunting for breakfast near Walden, CO.

Like Father… Like Son

On June 2, 2015June 11, 2015 By Mike and Christy14 Comments

An Adult and a Juvenile White Faced Ibis Preen in the morning light Near Arapahoe National Wildlife Refuge in Walden Colorado.

While driving some backroads a few weekends ago a small group of White Faced Ibis few right over the car and landed in a small pond next to the road. We pulled a quick U-turn and got a chance to observe these guys for awhile. Just like each of our previous Ibis encounters it was short lived as they preened for 10-15 minutes and then flew off. They are amazing birds and that plumage.

One after another

On May 27, 2015May 27, 2015 By Mike and Christy10 Comments

We spent Memorial Day weekend out looking for migratory birds in Northern Colorado. This May it has been unusually cold and snowy and Memorial day weekend was no exception as one after another we were hit by short storms dropping a little Graupel and then blowing quickly out. We must have experienced about 10-15 in one single day. It was clear summer will come a bit latter this year to the high plains in North Park, CO.

nature has no boss

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