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.
Tag: bird photography
Guys…She’s Listening
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.
Handcrafted?
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.
Blue Winged Teals
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.
Little Guy
Just as dusk sets in a cute little wren made a visit to the fence in the backyard hopping from picket to picket for just a couple of minutes before taking off into the approaching evening proving the adage that something small and unexpected can make your day.
Even on a cloudy day
Even on the cloudiest of days a Meadowlark sings it song. Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge Denver, CO.
The Robin Returns
Just this week the Robins have returned and the pre-dawn singing outside the bedroom window has started. His tune seems a bit rough right now, but heck, it’s early and this guy is just perfecting his song. Practice makes perfect.
Roadside Attraction
In the middle of nowhere, on a dusty dirt road, a nice looking fox appeared from the forest when least expected. Although we did not leave the car the foxes appearance provided a welcome break.
On a long day of driving there is nothing better than discovering a nice roadside attraction.
A Sparrow’s Song
Join in and sing along.
This ain’t no picnic
But then again with the sun out and the rain no longer pouring down this might be a Cormorants idea of a picnic.
Floating along in a tidal lagoon, Mackerricher State Park, CA.
nature has no boss 
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