Northern Harrier

On January 23, 2016 By Mike and Christy10 Comments

Taking a break from patrolling the marsh a Northern Harrier enjoys the morning sun while hidden in the reeds. Mackerricher State Park, Northern California.

Mr Mallard

On January 15, 2016January 15, 2016 By Mike and Christy33 Comments

Make no bones about it, I get excited watching the less common waterfowl that overwinter on the local creeks and ponds, but there is just something special about the Mallard. Maybe a comforting familiarity or perhaps their mild demeanor and wonderful quacking. Anyway, this guy sure stood out the other day. Well dressed in his finest breeding feathers saying what needed to be said in such a simple way.

U-Turns Allowed

On January 9, 2016January 9, 2016 By Mike and Christy56 Comments

U-Turns Allowed

Just as we turned a corner while skiing on the Blacktail plateau we came across this guy having breakfast. We watched him for a minute but when he stomped his front hoof and gave us a grunt knew it was time for Quick U turn. We did not get to ski to our planned destination but it was a good day nonetheless.

Hoodie Time

On January 6, 2016January 6, 2016 By Mike and Christy14 Comments

January is here and it is cold outside. Time to slip on that extra hoody and head out to the local pond to watch the male Hooded Mergansers strutting their stuff trying to impress the females.

Flakes Began To Fly

On December 31, 2015December 31, 2015 By Mike and Christy24 Comments

Heading back home on a cold day out as the flakes begin to fly and home sure is a good place to return to.

Happy New Year to all and may 2016 bring you your best year.

A Fine Pair

On December 19, 2015December 14, 2015 By Mike and Christy16 Comments

A Fine Pair

Every winter there seems to be a single wood duck couple inhabiting the stretch of the south platte river we visit to photograph the waterfowl that overwinter in the area. This years is no exception.

Remains of a Mountain

On December 13, 2015December 11, 2015 By Mike and Christy25 Comments

Remains of a Mountain

What remains of a once mighty mountain is about to meet another dose of erosion. Rock and water, wind and ice are one. Looking out the car window on a quiet road in New Mexico.

Hungry Hawk

On December 10, 2015December 10, 2015 By Mike and Christy10 Comments

Looking like it just finished a meal this Red tailed Hawk was right back at it. Watching the fields intently for a mouse to stir and trying to make the most of the short days this time of year.