Simply Summer

On July 14, 2017July 14, 2017 By Mike and Christy20 Comments

It’s mid-July and the forest near my home has quieted down. On our daily walk we begin to pay more attention to those things that define a July day. Most are simple and I often overlook them.

Like the fascinating home of a spittle worm.

or a Dragonfly resting on a branch.

And how many times I walk right past a dandelion going to seed without stopping to take its photo. A true disservice to that dandelion which has put a lifetime into become such a beautiful thing.

Sometimes it is the simple things that make you say it’s simply summer today.

On the Yarrow

On July 13, 2017July 9, 2017 By Mike and Christy9 Comments

For the last few weeks the yarrow has been attracting quite a large variety of insects. This week was no exception and a new visitor we noticed was this small Hoverfly (Eristialis Anthophorina). They have a very bee like appearance that screams don’t mess with me or I will sting you. Mimicry at it’s best.

White Crowned Sparrow

On July 12, 2017July 8, 2017 By Mike and Christy4 Comments

A White Crowned Sparrow sits and observes the field beyond. Perhaps looking for a meal or perhaps just enjoying the view.

Denver, CO.

Hey Skipper

On July 11, 2017July 8, 2017 By Mike and Christy5 Comments

A Little Orange Skipper sampling the summer buffet of flowers. First on the clover and then on the milkweed as the late afternoon sun begins to turn the clock on another beautiful day.

Snowy Egrets

On July 10, 2017July 8, 2017 By Mike and Christy11 Comments

With a slight breeze blowing her feathers a Snow Egret relaxes on a log while her partner hunts in the background. This was quite an unusual day on our morning walk as we saw a total of eight Egrets on the small lake we frequent. On a typical day we see no more than a pair and even that is an infrequent event. Anyway these two were the stars of the show that morning and the only ones which let us get into nice photo range.

Wheat Ridge, CO.

Summertime

On July 9, 2017June 27, 2017 By Mike and Christy41 Comments

and the living is easy…

Yellow flowers, green grass, water and a blue sky with happy clouds floating freely. Looking out at the channel that connects Lewis lake to Shoshone lake in Yellowstone National Park.