On a recent hike we came across a small pond in an unexpected place which delivered another unexpected sight, a Sora, out and about foraging on a cloudy afternoon. Given the lack of sunlight and the distance to cover the photos were not the best but the memory of seeing this secretive little bird pecking away still burns bright.
Enjoying a bit of sunshine after a few cold fall days.
Sometimes abrupt and sometimes gradual, change is something we can count on, and it sure is good to have something we can count on.
We recently came across numerous mantids in a field of golden fall grasses near us. These Mantids dressed in gold were so well camouflaged they were hard to see at all. It was only when they took flight we were able to follow them to their landing spots and get a good glimpse of these wonderful insects. A fun way to spend a bit of time on an Autumn afternoon.
Have a wonderful weekend.
I think there is a reason this forest is so green.
A young Black Bear using their extraordinary sense of smell takes some time stop and sniff the berries. Snowberries to be exact. He decided to pass but snowberries are an important food source for many birds in winter. Snowberries are also but considered poisonous to humans.
A White tailed Doe making her way through the golden fall grasses. She does indeed look at home on the range.
It seems like we have always photographed Western Meadowlarks in spring and early summer but never in autumn so seeing a few hanging out on fence posts one afternoon singing away was a treat especially in their fall plumage.
This sure seemed to be one proud Pronghorn. Standing tall on the crest of a hill surveying the valley below.
Before the snow
Rain fell from the skies
Summer never said goodbye
nature has no boss 
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