As the tide went out

On May 2, 2021 By Mike and Christy2 Comments

Life forms often overlooked become revealed.

A humbling experience appreciated.

Hoary Redpoll

On April 30, 2021April 30, 2021 By Mike and Christy1 Comment

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Sitting in the tree-tops with a group of Pine Siskins and other small song birds was a beautiful looking small bird we decided was a female Hoary Redpoll. She was at the southern edge of her winter range and it was a pleasure to get a glimpse of her before she returns to the high arctic tundra for the summer.

Everybody likes water

On April 29, 2021April 1, 2021 By Mike and Christy1 Comment

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Along an old county road where the snowmelt and recent rains have made temporary wetlands a variety of birds enjoy a cloudy spring afternoon.

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Yellowlegs, dowitchers, stilts and even a great tailed grackle enjoyed some time in the pool.

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Having open lands and bit of available water is vital for many migratory birds making the spring journey to their breeding grounds. With development of open farmlands and ranches for housing, business parks and the wonderful strip mall birds lose both land and water in which they need and humans in turn lose another connection to the other creatures we share the planet with.

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These farmers fields will dry up in the blink of an eye but for now support life not only for bird habitat in the spring but they also grow food for us humans as well. Less farmland, more development. Virtual reality birds and lab grown food. The future is looking bright.

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Time to get out and enjoy what we still have.

Solar Powered

On April 28, 2021April 1, 2021 By Mike and Christy2 Comments

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Prairie Dog warming up the engines on a chilly spring morning with some wonderful solar power. Hope your enjoying the sunshine if you have it.

Grebes Night Out

On April 27, 2021April 1, 2021 By Mike and ChristyLeave a comment

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A pair of Western Grebes out courting on a lovely spring evening. Arapahoe National Wildlife Refuge in Walden, CO.

Common Grackle

On April 26, 2021April 1, 2021 By Mike and ChristyLeave a comment

Announcing their presence with those wonderful squeaky sounds the Grackles are back in town. Isn’t it amazing that when photographed, in just the right light, a bird that looks jet black to your eyes is actually a multi-colored work of art. And eyes as cute as buttons…or are they buttons?

Puffed Out

On April 25, 2021April 1, 2021 By Mike and Christy1 Comment

All puffed out and waiting for the sun to warm things up before hitting the lake to collect bugs.

There were literally billions, well OK, there were a boat load of swallows buzzing around the lakes in North Park last weekend collecting bugs off the top of the water. We went out early one morning to catch the action but it was cold and most of the swallows were hunkered down and puffed out trying to keep warm and the sun to come out.

Always Curious

On April 24, 2021April 1, 2021 By Mike and Christy1 Comment

We were surprised when a pair of River Otters popped up over a river bank to check us out early one morning. Curious and inquisitive they had a quick look and then slipped back down the bank and out of sight.