A simple summer afternoon on the pond as a cinnamon teal enjoys the summer sun with a muskrat. North Park, Colorado.
Happy to be back online and I am sure we all feel the same about vacations…they are too short.
Tag: ecology
Todays special….crab.
We did not stay long enough to see the outcome, but this crab looks to be on the menu for a vibrant purple sea stars breakfast.
On the Lookout
Prior to getting this photo several young elk raced across the road heading towards Mammoth hots springs closely followed by two coyotes. Once the calves rejoined the main herd the adult females grouped them together and stood guard. With this cow on lookout there was no way a coyote was going to get close to the youngsters and the same went for me.
Wild Pacific
Looking out into the Pacific while hiking the Wild Pacific Trail in Ucluelet, Canada. A wilderness abounds from the diverse life contained in a single tidal pool to the vastness of the ocean receding into the fog.
Quick Hello
On the way to Riddle Lake in Yellowstone National Park we spotted this sweet doe keeping an eye on us. After a quick hello, and without a second thought, we each went on our merry ways. Riddle Lake Yellowstone National Park.
Katydid
Out in the landscpe and what did I see.
Waking across a rock and looking like a leaf.
A big ole Katydid looking back at me.
Who’s Next?
With the wildflowers full of summertime nectar a Hummingbird poses a question, a question other Hummingbirds would be happy to have, who’s next? So many flowers so little time. In a few weeks summer will be winding down in the high country. Rustlers Gulch trail near Crested Butte, CO.
Glacier Lilly
As summer finally makes it’s way to the upper most reaches of the high country the glacier lilies have started to bloom. Rustlers Gulch near Crested Butte, CO.
Fuzzy Friend
Found this beautiful fuzzy little moth warming up in the morning sun up near timberline while hiking on a cool summer morning. All that fuzz must help keep her and perhaps her little ant friend warm through the night.
Walk in the woods
Walking the woods always seems to do me good. The filtered light, large trees and smells of the plants have a therapeutic effect for sure. Fisher Pond trails on Vashon Island, WA.
nature has no boss 
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