Aristocrat.

On September 11, 2016September 9, 2016 By Mike and Christy34 Comments

This Yellow Headed Blackbird saw us out taking photos one afternoon and asked for a portrait to hang above the family nest. I was glad to oblige his request.

Clark’s Nutcracker

On September 9, 2016September 8, 2016 By Mike and Christy6 Comments

A Clark’s Nutcracker enjoying an early fall day along the Lewis River Channel in Yellowstone National Park.

Moe, Larry and Curly

On September 4, 2016August 31, 2016 By Mike and Christy21 Comments

The leader of this pelican gang we named Moe who seemd to be saying hit the water you numbskulls to Larry and Curly as we paddled by their little island in the Snake river near oxbow bend in Grand Teton National Park.

Swimming in a sea of flowers

On September 3, 2016August 31, 2016 By Mike and Christy28 Comments

A wilson’s Phalarope enjoying a swim in a sea of flowers. Near Laramie, WY.

Flicker

On August 28, 2016August 26, 2016 By Mike and Christy33 Comments

Flicker

Just a flicker hanging out in the yard poking around for ants…looks like the lawn needs mowing.

Dark Eyed Junco

On August 27, 2016August 27, 2016 By Mike and Christy16 Comments

Photographed in a quiet pine forest in Yellowstone National Park.

Stellar’s, Lichen and Light

On August 21, 2016August 7, 2016 By Mike and Christy60 Comments

Stellar's, Light and Lichen

While out on a morning walk we heard this Stellar’s Jay calling from within a dim forest filled with lichen covered trees. We followed the calling and when he briefly moved into a small patch of filtered morning light got a glimpse of a wonderful Jay who seemed right at home in his wonderful forest of lichen and light

Red Breasted Nuthatch

On August 17, 2016August 7, 2016 By Mike and Christy24 Comments

We rarely see nuthatches in our area so it was a pleasure to spot a red breasted nuthatch prowling a tree in our area. It is cool to see these guys walking head first down a tree looking for a meal.