A domestic Pekin duck peeking out from behind the shrubs on the local pond. Last year the pond was visited by a domestic mandarin this year it looks like a Pekin has made this place his home. Not sure if these domesticated ducks flew the coop or were abandoned but it is fun to see them join the mix of winter visitors which are just starting to arrive.
A juvenille Black Crowned Night Heron is taking a break from his fishing but still keeping an eye on the water below while perched in an old cottonwood tree along clear creek in Denver, CO. He sure looks good wrapped in those fall colors.
Mallard enjoying the evening golden hour which is arriving earlier and earlier everyday. Making it easier to photograph the sunset after work, but getting up in the morning darkness is a bear.
Along Clear Creek in Denver Co.
Well…not exactly rain, but this sparrow was belting out quite a tune on a cloudy and misty day near Point Reyes National Seashore, CA.
A Rosy Finch shoots a Sparrow an intimidating glare as they battle for spilt seed from a feeder.
Usually Prairie Dogs are busy scurrying about from hole to hole feeding and digging. This guy seemed to just be carefree and chillin’ on his front porch on a late summer afternoon and enjoying the warm sun and expansive prairie view. He does look well fed and ready for the upcoming winter. Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge.
I have been trying to find the Greenlandic Inuit words used for the animals I saw on last summers kayak trip to East Greenland. The word Tiqiganiannig is what I get from Professor Google for the Arctic Fox. If anyone can confirm this I would appreciate it. This Arctic Fox was enjoying the sunlight with a blue sea behind on a wonderful summer day in East Greenland.
We spent an hour or so watching this guy collecting leaves for the winter larder. A sure sign change is coming.
Late summer moon rise in the sky above Shoshone Lake in Yellowstone National Park. We are already thinking about another trip there next year.
Fall brings a bit more moisture and moisture brings spores to life. Twin mushrooms growing rapidly in the fall air. Anyone read the book Mycelium Running, very interesting.
nature has no boss 
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