One in every crowd.

On October 13, 2016October 13, 2016 By Mike and Christy20 Comments

It seems like no matter how quietly I try to kayak by and photograph Mergansers there is always one who seem to catch on to the action. Two different groups on two different days same result.

Fall Blues

On October 10, 2016October 11, 2016 By Mike and Christy19 Comments

A streak of blue still lingering in the the browns of fall. Mountain Bluebird in Grand Teton National Park, WY.

White Breasted Nuthatch

On October 8, 2016October 6, 2016 By Mike and Christy11 Comments

There’s got to be a good place for this seed somewhere in this cottonwood tree.

Yellow Rumped

On October 6, 2016October 5, 2016 By Mike and Christy7 Comments

Just hanging out in the spruce happy to make your day. A Yellow Rumped warbler sings away. Grand Teton National Park, WY.

Eyeing Berries

On October 5, 2016October 5, 2016 By Mike and Christy10 Comments

This American Robin is eyeing a vine filled with berries all the while eyeing me trying to discern if it is safe to make his move. After a few minutes assessing the situation this guy flew into the vine out of sight but was definitely heard feasting away on this fall bounty.

mmmmm….berries!

Precarious Perch

On October 2, 2016September 30, 2016 By Mike and Christy19 Comments

Precarious Perch

When we spotted this Juvenile Black Crowned Night Heron in a tree at sunset he took off flew a quick circle and landed agin on the smallest thinest branch of the tree. Wobbling back and forth flapping his wings to keep steady….kids will be kids.

Red Winged Blackbird

On October 1, 2016September 30, 2016 By Mike and Christy8 Comments

A Red winged Blackbird ushering October. His breeding colors are fading and soon it will be time to head for warmer climes but today he welcomes in the new month with a lovely morning song.

Common Merganser

On September 30, 2016September 30, 2016 By Mike and Christy19 Comments

Oh to be a teenager.

A young common merganser enjoys a sunny fall afternoon lounging on a rock in Sting Lake. Grand Teton National Park, WY.

Bath Time

On September 28, 2016September 27, 2016 By Mike and Christy8 Comments

Ahhh…one last bath on a fine fall day. A Magpie bathing in a small pond as the sun shines on an unseasonably warm fall afternoon.

In Vern’s Yard

On September 26, 2016September 25, 2016 By Mike and Christy38 Comments

Todays post is a tribute Christy’s father Vern who passed away last week at 87 years of age. Vern was a thoughtful and humble man with a deep respect for nature. Vern’s worked ceaselessly to make his yard a welcoming and comfortable place for the animals which inhabited the foothills outside of Denver, CO. These photos taken in his yard seem a fitting tribute to a great man who said much with few words.