Standing out by blending in.

On February 8, 2016February 14, 2016 By Mike and Christy14 Comments

We spotted this female Brewers Blackbird hanging around on rocks that were so similar to her coloring that at first we were not sure if the rocks were moving or it was a bird we saw. With a little rationale thought and commonsense (what little we have) we decided that the rocks were not moving and it must indeed be a bird and it was time to get a closer look. We were only able to get half as close as we wanted to capture a clean photo but we got one nonetheless, albeit a bit on the fuzzy side. It is remarkable how her coloring matched the surrounding rocks..green on green.

Called by a Raven

On February 4, 2016February 4, 2016 By Mike and Christy17 Comments

We could hear this raven cawing, cackling and making a variety of gurgling sounds as we skied towards Black Sand Basin. When we finally met up with her she was perched in an old tree decorated with lichen and moss just as a slight snow flurry began to interrupt an otherwise monotone grey and overcast day. It’s always fun to follow the call of a Raven. Yellowstone, NP.

Show Time

On February 2, 2016February 1, 2016 By Mike and Christy10 Comments

Looks like someone is putting on a show.

Mating season means showing off and this Male Hooded Merganser is doing a fine job of letting the other males on the pond know he’s got what it takes to win the ladies over. Denver, CO.

Swan and Cygnets

On February 1, 2016January 31, 2016 By Mike and Christy13 Comments

A Swan the their Cygnets meandering along following the open water on a cold winter morning. Teton National Park, WY.

A midwinters feast

On January 27, 2016January 27, 2016 By Mike and Christy6 Comments

A mountain Chickadee feasting on insects that inhabit the warm waters of a Yellowstone thermal. Yellowstone NP.

A Red Breasted Merganser!

On January 26, 2016February 1, 2016 By Mike and Christy14 Comments

The Canada goose seems to be mirroring my thoughts as a very infrequent visitor stops by the local pond this day. We perhaps see one or two Red Breasted Mergansers per winter and this was our lucky day. Denver, CO.

Northern Harrier

On January 23, 2016 By Mike and Christy10 Comments

Taking a break from patrolling the marsh a Northern Harrier enjoys the morning sun while hidden in the reeds. Mackerricher State Park, Northern California.

Red Tailed

On January 18, 2016January 18, 2016 By Mike and Christy19 Comments

Sitting on an old fence post on a cloudy day bringing some color to the monotone sky.Red Tailed Hawk photographed in Northern Colorado.

Mr Mallard

On January 15, 2016January 15, 2016 By Mike and Christy33 Comments

Make no bones about it, I get excited watching the less common waterfowl that overwinter on the local creeks and ponds, but there is just something special about the Mallard. Maybe a comforting familiarity or perhaps their mild demeanor and wonderful quacking. Anyway, this guy sure stood out the other day. Well dressed in his finest breeding feathers saying what needed to be said in such a simple way.

Leading Man

On January 13, 2016January 11, 2016 By Mike and Christy10 Comments

I felt like paparazzi stalking the Oscar winning leading man as I followed a male Bufflehead and his group of ladies down the creek as they were out for an afternoon stroll.

nature has no boss

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