Fallen

On October 16, 2015October 16, 2015 By Mike and Christy2 Comments

In a forest that felt Black and White a lone Cottonwood leaf has fallen but has yet to hit the ground. Clear Creek Greenbelt in Wheatridge, CO. Around here summer is gone but still hanging on.

When the Waters Low

On October 12, 2015October 9, 2015 By Mike and Christy6 Comments

Low flow as we cross a stream on trail #603 looking back towards Guanella pass. Fall colors turned black and white on a Sunday afternoon.

Hillside

On October 11, 2015October 9, 2015 By Mike and Christy14 Comments

Fall color breathing life into the foothills outside of Denver on a cloudy and somewhat dreary afternoon. Perhaps we can find sunshine on a rainy day.

Curious Cowbird

On October 10, 2015October 6, 2015 By Mike and Christy11 Comments

Curious Brown-headed cowbird checking us out as we march through the forest on a late summer hike. Called a brood parasite for leaving their eggs in the nests of other birds who raise the cowbirds young, but hey, some folks hire a nanny. Parasite, opportunist, adaptive or just being a cowbird?

Towards Gothic

On October 9, 2015October 9, 2015 By Mike and Christy9 Comments

Looking out across a field of Fireweed towards Gothic Mountain on an early fall afternoon. Blue skies and the pines swaying gently in the wind made for a great hike. Wishing you a wonderful weekend.

Autumn Coots

On October 7, 2015October 7, 2015 By Mike and Christy6 Comments

Two American Coots enjoying an afternoon in the golden reflection of cattails gone brown for the season. We are still waiting for the Ducks to return and fill up the ponds but until the Ducks arrive the Coots have the place all to themselves. Fall can be a quiet time.