Flight

On August 13, 2017July 17, 2017 By Mike and Christy29 Comments

Flight

Raven taking flight in an old growth forest along the west coast of Vancouver Island.

A Little Tune

On August 11, 2017July 17, 2017 By Mike and Christy37 Comments

A tiny marsh wren belting out a little tune on an overcast day in the Arapahoe National Wildlife refuge near Walden, CO.

Police Car Moth

On August 9, 2017July 17, 2017 By Mike and Christy24 Comments

Thanks to the help of 1nmbirder for assistance in correctly identifying this moth. WordPress readers are the best. Always ready to help in identifying and teaching about all the things we run across outside.

At first I thought it was a Ranchman’s Tiger Moth but it does appear to be a Police Car Moth. We came across these guys while they were feeding on wild aster and sunflowers high up on the trail in Central Colorado.

Searching the Sea Wrack

On August 7, 2017July 17, 2017 By Mike and Christy16 Comments

A White-Crowned sparrow searching the sea wrack for his next tasty meal. Little does he know one is lurking right over his head. Photographed on the Northern California Coast.

Sunday Brunch

On August 2, 2017July 17, 2017 By Mike and Christy14 Comments

With a garden of sunflowers on the menu a finch enjoys a leisurely weekend brunch.

Clover and Friends

On July 31, 2017July 15, 2017 By Mike and Christy20 Comments

An ant and a Dogbane Leaf Beetle enjoying a morning stroll on the clover.

Denver, CO.

Red on Red

On July 30, 2017July 15, 2017 By Mike and Christy24 Comments

Hiking up the west elk trail we came across this fine looking Red Bellied Marmot hanging out in rocks that matched her fur. A perfect little hangout on a nice summer afternoon. Crested Butte, CO.