Listening to Frogs

On May 17, 2017May 17, 2017 By Mike and Christy7 Comments

On a quiet days drive between diverse landscapes we listened to frogs at each destination. Some expected,

some unexpected,

and one a complete surprise.

Although we never saw a single frog that day their song still lingers on. Ribbit!

Stormy Monday

On May 15, 2017 By Mike and Christy5 Comments

Spring storms seem to be prevalent this week as ominous clouds build over the ever arid landscape of the high desert plateau of western Colorado. A stormy Monday might not be such a bad thing for a landscape in search of a drink.

Hare

On May 13, 2017May 12, 2017 By Mike and Christy19 Comments

Sitting quietly in the grass and staying out of harms way. We spotted this good looking guy on drive through Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge on a silent spring day.

Walden, CO

Quenched

On May 12, 2017May 12, 2017 By Mike and Christy8 Comments

The grasslands give thanks as spring showers arrive, their thirst is finally quenched. A wonderful cycle of wet then dry continues once again.

Northern Montana, 2017.

Seeking Refuge

On May 11, 2017May 17, 2017 By Mike and Christy10 Comments

Finding a place to be safe and free from danger is getting harder as vital habitat decreases for animals with each passing day. Wildlife refuges provide animals the space they deserve. They can be large or small yet provide a vital service for all.

At days end

On May 9, 2017May 5, 2017 By Mike and Christy9 Comments

At the end of a nice hike we were greeted by the sun poking through the junipers and pinion pine illuminating one of my favorite wildflowers, painted brush. It always feels good to see these flowers glowing in the sun light as spring and summer arrive.

Colorado, USA.

On the banks of the green

On May 4, 2017May 3, 2017 By Mike and Christy10 Comments

On the banks of the Green River looking back at time.

The fresh green of spring heralds another year has passed while the rocks have a greater story to tell.

First Of The Season

On May 2, 2017May 2, 2017 By Mike and Christy13 Comments

It’s hard to hold back the excitement when you get a glimpse of the first Mountain Bluebirds of the season. This day the binoculars worked much better than the camera as the wind was howling thus making it difficult to take a non-blurry shot as either the shrubs or the camera lens was moving with the wind. However, we did manage to get a few photos between the gusts. I hope your day is as bright as this male bluebirds blue.