Blue Winged Teals

On March 24, 2016March 31, 2016 By Mike and Christy10 Comments

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.

The Robin Returns

On March 17, 2016May 22, 2016 By Mike and Christy14 Comments

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.

California Quail

On March 5, 2016March 4, 2016 By Mike and Christy24 Comments

Peeking through the moss cover trees we we found a Male California Quail peeking back at us through the corner of his eyes.

At rest

On March 2, 2016March 1, 2016 By Mike and Christy26 Comments

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.