On the Mullen

On September 13, 2021September 3, 2021 By Mike and ChristyLeave a comment

A female Downey Head Woodpecker found the Mullen plant to her liking this morning as she spent quite a bit of time hunting and then pecking away for a meal.

She inspected the plant then with target in sight and eyes closed tight she pecked away like only a woodpecker can peck.

Then back again for another round on the beautiful Mullen plant.

West Elks

On July 31, 2021June 22, 2021 By Mike and Christy2 Comments

West Elks

Looking out into the West Elk WIlderness in central Colorado.

Worth the effort

On July 18, 2021June 22, 2021 By Mike and Christy1 Comment

An Ornate Checkered Beetle climbs the milkweed in search of pollen and his efforts are fully rewarded.

Glacier Lilly

On July 17, 2021June 22, 2021 By Mike and Christy1 Comment

Up high in the mountains where the snow is just melting the Glacier Lilies are starting to appear. The dark green background made for a fun conversion to BW as the sunlight gently illuminates the petals of this wonderful flower.

Just Right

On July 11, 2021June 22, 2021 By Mike and Christy2 Comments

Something about this dandelion must have been just right.

Mighty Mink

On July 10, 2021June 22, 2021 By Mike and Christy3 Comments

While out at a local lake on our kayaks we were treated to a very unexpected sight…a mink hunting crawfish. This guy/gal was working the shoreline and caught at least two crawfish while we watched from out in the lake on our kayaks. We had no idea mink lived along the shores of this lake and have never seen one before. Another reminder that those little moments sure can make your day.

Wild Iris

On June 5, 2021May 26, 2021 By Mike and Christy5 Comments

This year the spring rains have been generous and brought an abundance of Wild Iris to the high arid grasslands of Northern Colorado. Will the wet summer continue or will things dry out. Only time will tell.

In a Sea of Sage

On May 30, 2021May 7, 2021 By Mike and Christy4 Comments

A female Greater Sage Grouse making her home in the vast sea of sage near Walden, CO.

New

On May 15, 2021May 7, 2021 By Mike and Christy2 Comments

Join me in welcoming a new baby Killdeer to this wonderful world of ours.

Hiding in the tall grass we spotted just a hint of movement as we went by and low and behold we found this guy along with his siblings zipping to and fro exploring their new surrounding. He posed for a quick portrait and them hustled back to the clan. All was good in the grass along the ditch.