We saw this sleepy common nighthawk resting on a fence post in rural eastern Colorado one morning. He sure looked tired after a night out hunting so we snapped a quick photo and let him get back to bed.
Tag: bird photography
Western Kingbird
A beautiful western kingbird taking a break from catching grubs. I love the the subtle green on this guys back.
Pavarotti?
This Yellowheaded blackbird was putting on quite a show for the ladies.
Along the Snake
Kayaking down the snake river in Grand Teton National Park always presents numerous opportunities to observe eagles and osprey. This immature bald eagle was hanging out in a wonderful old tree along the shoreline in an area with little current allowing me to get a photo or two before I was moved along on my way by the river.
Lady Bird
While I am not sure if this Female Yellow Headed Blackbird had found a mate or was looking for one, if I were a male Blackbird, I might bring her a bouquet of flowers just in case.
Dark Eyed Junco
This guy may be dark eyed but he is full of color. We watched him move from tree to tree in a sometimes dark sometimes light pine filled forest in Yellowstone National Park.
Grebes Night Out
A pair of Western Grebes out courting on a lovely Friday evening. Arapahoe National Wildlife Refuge in Walden, CO.
Western Tanager
We spotted this little Western Tanager while out on a hike hiding in some shrubs on a somewhat overcast day. We don’t see these guys often so it is one of those little things that just makes your day. A splash of color on an overcast day…nature therapy for sure. Yellowstone National Park.
Pie Billed Grebe
A little Pie Billed Grebe sitting content on the nest. They way they guys can just sink into the water instead of diving is just so cool.
Duck and Drake
A cinnamon teal pair searching the grass looking for the perfect nesting site. Many ducks were paired up and on the nest during our last visit to the Arapahoe National Wildlife Refuge.
nature has no boss 
You must be logged in to post a comment.