Not So Long Ago

On November 14, 2021November 13, 2021 By Mike and Christy4 Comments

A beautiful early November sunset on a local pond. Not so long ago but far away. The the leaves are all down and now the colors in the sky have changed into their winter shades.

In the Aspens

On October 11, 2021September 3, 2021 By Mike and Christy1 Comment

A little flycatcher, a willow or perhaps a yellow or least, the exact type we are unable to determine sits quietly in the Aspens on a cloudy fall day in SW Colorado. If you are skilled at ID’ing these guys feel free to let us know what exact species you think it is.

Like air

On October 10, 2021September 3, 2021 By Mike and ChristyLeave a comment

This little dragonfly seemed as small and ethereal as the air in which they flew. I am not sure the exact species of Dragonfly but this one was one of the smallest I have seen this year. Perhaps a juvenile?

They were hovering about then occasionally landing on the fall grasses out in a field where we take a walk. This one had what looked to be eggs attached to their body. Do Dragonflies or Damselflies do that?

Barely as long as a few grains on the grass.

Milk Thistle Seed

On October 9, 2021October 7, 2021 By Mike and ChristyLeave a comment

October is the time when Milk Weed releases it’s seeds and boy how I love looking at these. So many variations on a theme each unique in some wonderful way.

A dash of color

On October 8, 2021September 3, 2021 By Mike and Christy1 Comment

With a snow storm moving in beautiful colors pop from the rocks and trees near Lizard Head Pass, Colorado.

So far from home

On October 7, 2021September 3, 2021 By Mike and ChristyLeave a comment

So close yet so fat from home a Sand Dollar washed up on the beach as the tide goes down. I can empathize with this guy as the west becomes more developed and the human heard marches across that landscape. Home feels so close yet so far away.

October Robin

On October 4, 2021September 3, 2021 By Mike and ChristyLeave a comment

An American Robin Enjoying the fall light in a forest of mixed colors. We have tons of Robing in our area in the spring and early summer and as the young fledge they are absent until Autumn begins. Glad to see they have returned.

Letting Loose

On October 2, 2021September 3, 2021 By Mike and Christy2 Comments

Almost like a drip from a leaky faucet this plant was sowing seeds slow and one at a time on a windless afternoon. One let loose and another follows. A wonderful display of flow in slow motion.