We could hear this raven cawing, cackling and making a variety of gurgling sounds as we skied towards Black Sand Basin. When we finally met up with her she was perched in an old tree decorated with lichen and moss just as a slight snow flurry began to interrupt an otherwise monotone grey and overcast day. It’s always fun to follow the call of a Raven. Yellowstone, NP.
Looks like someone is putting on a show.
Mating season means showing off and this Male Hooded Merganser is doing a fine job of letting the other males on the pond know he’s got what it takes to win the ladies over. Denver, CO.
A Swan the their Cygnets meandering along following the open water on a cold winter morning. Teton National Park, WY.
A mountain Chickadee feasting on insects that inhabit the warm waters of a Yellowstone thermal. Yellowstone NP.
The Canada goose seems to be mirroring my thoughts as a very infrequent visitor stops by the local pond this day. We perhaps see one or two Red Breasted Mergansers per winter and this was our lucky day. Denver, CO.
Taking a break from patrolling the marsh a Northern Harrier enjoys the morning sun while hidden in the reeds. Mackerricher State Park, Northern California.
Sitting on an old fence post on a cloudy day bringing some color to the monotone sky.Red Tailed Hawk photographed in Northern Colorado.
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.
I felt like paparazzi stalking the Oscar winning leading man as I followed a male Bufflehead and his group of ladies down the creek as they were out for an afternoon stroll.
The Dark Eyed Junco always brings a bit of color and life to our winter trees. Thanks Juncos!
nature has no boss 
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