A fine winter day for all.
Me watching a duck watching a skier all surrounded by sun and steam.
Yellowstone National Park.
Tag: bird photography
Horace
Don’t know why but we named this guy Horace. Love his dirty beak. Canylonlands NP, Utah.
California Quail
Peeking through the moss cover trees we we found a Male California Quail peeking back at us through the corner of his eyes.
The Red Eye Flight
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.
At rest
A Northern Rough Winged Swallow settles down next to a Barn Swallow for a much needed rest after buzzing about trying to catch some early season insects hatching on a small pond.
Last of the day
We spotted this Belted Kingfisher catching the last rays of late February sunlight as we were near the end of an afternoon walk. We regularly see a Kingfisher along this stretch of the river but it is very mindful of our presence and usually keeps just out of photo range. This day we were able to get a step closer but just barley close enough for a photo. Clear Creek, Denver CO.
First Finch
It may be close to March but it feels like mid-to-late April. The tulips are pushing up leaves before the crocus have bloomed and the Finches have displaced the Junco and Chickadee in the trees round the neighborhood.
Western Scrub Jay
Blue blue sky and a bright blue bird. Western Scrub Jay keeping a watchful eye on us as enjoyed an afternoon snack.
Fast Forward
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.
Cinnamon
A male Cinnamon Teal strutting his stuff on the edge of the pond and looking like a million bucks. Ladies Beware.
Photographed near Walden, CO.
nature has no boss 
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