One up one down

On March 8, 2018March 2, 2018 By Mike and Christy16 Comments

Yes, even little Red Breasted Nuthatches sit still and pose for the camera every now and again.

But not for very long.

Fifty-fifty

On March 5, 2018March 1, 2018 By Mike and Christy8 Comments

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It was a fifty-fifty day.

We skied in clouds that threatened but never brought snow. Drove through sunny skies when were expecting snow and just when we thought the we would miss out on the storms the clouds rolled in fast yet blue sky remained above.

A beautiful way to end the day with the sagebrush glowing and winds blowing in a fresh layer of snow.

A warming call

On March 3, 2018February 27, 2018 By Mike and Christy4 Comments

We could hear his gurgling call off in the distance as we approach on our XC skis. Perched high above on a dead tree covered in colorful lichen both his vocalizations as well as the colorful branch provided just the right amount of warmth to take the chill of a blustery winter ski.

Yellowstone, NP.

Little Creeper

On March 2, 2018March 3, 2018 By Mike and Christy22 Comments

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A little Brown Tree Creeper using their wonderful tweezer-like beak similar to a skilled surgeon using a fine surgical instrument extracting a little nibble from the bark an old spruce tree.

A brief appearance

On March 1, 2018February 27, 2018 By Mike and Christy14 Comments

While I see the trails all over the place in the snow I seldom see Voles out in the open and for good reason given how many different predators prey on them. This day I kept seeing this Vole darting in and out of a tunnel grabbing what appeared to be a quick bite to eat. They seldom stayed for more than a few seconds but is was great to get a good look and a few (albeit a bit fuzzy) photos of these small mammals.

Who Me?

On February 28, 2018February 28, 2018 By Mike and Christy12 Comments

A little eye to eye with a Black Capped Chickadee on a chilly and snowy afternoon.

Ears Up!

On February 21, 2018February 21, 2018 By Mike and Christy19 Comments

A young Mule Deer with ears up and at the ready. There were people loading their gear just up the road at a trailhead and this deer was alert and ready to move if need be.