American Robin

On July 25, 2017July 23, 2017 By Mike and Christy17 Comments

The young ones in the nest above must have known Dad was near as they were chirping up a storm calling for that juicy worm.

Denver, CO.

Mosquito Netting

On July 24, 2017July 23, 2017 By Mike and Christy14 Comments

While out on a hike we ran across a couple of trees in which a spider had put up between 3-7 of these wonderful mosquito nets and each was loaded with bugs. We never were able to see the owner of these webs but it sure looks like they will be eating well for the rest of the summer. Any yes, the mosquitos were bad out there that day.

Western Kingbird

On July 23, 2017July 23, 2017 By Mike and Christy24 Comments

Western Kingbird

A very well dressed Western Kingbird striking a nice 3/4 profile for the camera on a warm but slightly overcast morning.

Good Night Heron

On July 22, 2017July 21, 2017 By Mike and Christy16 Comments

A Black Crowned Night Heron heads to the roost as night makes its way to the end of another day.

Good Night Heron.

Female Yellowthroat

On July 21, 2017July 21, 2017 By Mike and Christy27 Comments

We spotted this Female Common Yellowthroat quickly moving in and out of the bushes while on a morning walk. While we most often see the males perched out in the open singing we very rarely have seen the female out in the open like this. She only stayed for a minute or two then flew off into a marshy area several hundred yards away.

Summer Morning Song

On July 20, 2017July 20, 2017 By Mike and Christy24 Comments

With Wrens and Robins singing in the trees and Chipping Sparrows chipping we were treated to a wonderful summer morning.

Mt Zirkel Wilderness

Of the Earth

On July 19, 2017July 19, 2017 By Mike and Christy15 Comments

Moving slowly down the trail and looking remarkably like the earth he walked on we found this American Toad. He did look a bit grumpy and reluctant for us to take his photo so we let him be as he moved along into the grass beyond.

In The Thistle

On July 18, 2017July 15, 2017 By Mike and Christy21 Comments

A Female American Goldfinch enjoying the Thistle on a cloudy summer afternoon.

Denver, CO.

Elephants on Parade

On July 17, 2017July 17, 2017 By Mike and Christy11 Comments

Shortly after the snow melts and the boggy grassy areas are still wet the Elephant Head Lousewort Flowers (Pedicularis Groenlandica) come into full bloom. Their blooms always seem short lived but this year we were lucky enough to stumble across fields full of them in their prime on a recent hike in the Colorado high country.