Sitting on an old fence post on a cloudy day bringing some color to the monotone sky.Red Tailed Hawk photographed in Northern Colorado.
Tag: wildlife
Mr Mallard
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.
Leading Man
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.
Dark Eyed Junco
The Dark Eyed Junco always brings a bit of color and life to our winter trees. Thanks Juncos!
Lurker
Although the snow geese and the coyote seemed content to be going about their respective business in the pre-dawn light I think this might change as the day goes on.
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.
Ringed Neck Ducks
Always looking a bit on the serious side the Ringed Neck Ducks have returned for their winter visit. Welcome back.
A Cormorants Flight
How fun it would be to see what this Cormorant sees. Mendocino Coast, CA.
Hoodie Time
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.
Surf Scooter
My first thoughts upon seeing this Surf Scooter (just a speck in that big ocean) hanging out taking on the crashing waves and doing it seamlessly was pure amazement. How can a species be so well adapted to such a crazy environment. Then on second thought I guess they are no different than humans speeding along on a snow covered highway during Monday morning rush hour. Nature finds a way.
nature has no boss 
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