A bull Elk enjoys the suns warming rays as well as an early morning meal to help get the day off to a wonderful start.
Wishing you a great weekend.
Tag: environment
American Three Toed Woodpecker: Picoides dorsalis
While out on a hike we followed the sound of a woodpecker pecking in the forest fully expecting to find a Downy Head or Hairy. When we finally spotted the source of the pecking we were treated thrilled to find an American Three Toed Wooedepcker: Picoides dorsalis working away looking for a meal. Why this species evolved to have only three toes instead of the typical four seems to be a matter fro debate however the Cornell Lab of Ornithology suggest that thee toes may help deliver stronger blows with the beak while foraging.
Thanksgiving
A walk through the woods and then a wonderful meal with family. Truly things to be thankful for and the perfect way to spend the day.
Just Antlers
Staying hidden in the brush a Mule Deer Buck forages on autumn leaves with only antlers exposed to tell the story of this day. Sometimes just a hint tells a story without giving it all away.
frosting the morning
A nice morning treat and better than a frosted pop-tart. We recently were greeted by a morning by sunshine topped with a sprinkle of frost on landscape to start the day.
A Canada goose also welcomed the morning and warmth of the suns warming rays.
Frosty mornings are always a welcome reminder of the ephemeral nature of all living things and a wonderful way to begin the day. Happy Monday to all.
Sand and Sky
Working our way up the ridges towards the sky in Great Sand Dunes National Park. Being in a landscape of essentially two elements felt oddly strange and yet serene. Simple yet complex. On first glance simple but with each probe further the simplicity and patterns repeat. Sky and Sand then sand and wind and so it goes. November, 2015.
Crossing Guard
Even with ears up and eyes peeled Mom still assumes the role of crossing guard for two adolescent Mule Deer. Great Sand Dunes National Park, 2015. So much to learn so little time.
Setting sun
Earlier and earlier with each passing day. A beautiful fall sunset as the week draws to a close.
White Crowned Sparrow
Although the White Crowned Sparrows have long migrated south and the green grass has turned to gold it’s fun to look back at remember them singing away and look forward to their return next spring.
Pine Martin: Martes americana
The squirrels in the forest we sure making a racket this day and for good reason as this Pine Marten was on the prowl.
nature has no boss 
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