First Finch

On February 27, 2016February 27, 2016 By Mike and Christy16 Comments

It may be close to March but it feels like mid-to-late April. The tulips are pushing up leaves before the crocus have bloomed and the Finches have displaced the Junco and Chickadee in the trees round the neighborhood.

Western Scrub Jay

On February 26, 2016February 25, 2016 By Mike and Christy30 Comments

Blue blue sky and a bright blue bird. Western Scrub Jay keeping a watchful eye on us as enjoyed an afternoon snack.

Snow Cone

On February 25, 2016 By Mike and Christy8 Comments

Hot water bubbling up through the ice on Yellowstone Lake. A snow cone of a very different variety…but refreshing nonetheless on a cold winter’s day.

Fast Forward

On February 24, 2016 By Mike and Christy10 Comments

Although it might be several months before we see an American Avocet it sure feels like their arrival is right around the corner. February this year has felt more like late spring than late winter.

American Avocet photographed at Arapahoe National Wildlife refuge. Near Walden, CO.

Rush hour

On February 23, 2016February 23, 2016 By Mike and Christy19 Comments

Bison heading home after a day on the job. Yellowstone National Park.

Cinnamon

On February 22, 2016 By Mike and Christy14 Comments

A male Cinnamon Teal strutting his stuff on the edge of the pond and looking like a million bucks. Ladies Beware.

Photographed near Walden, CO.

Ice Capades

On February 21, 2016February 21, 2016 By Mike and Christy19 Comments

Ice Capades

Last weekend we watched numerous crows scooting, slipping and sliding around on the frozen lake ice looking for food. They kept cawing to each other and it sure looked like they were having a great time.