An Ornate Checkered Beetle climbs the milkweed in search of pollen and his efforts are fully rewarded.
Denver, CO.
Tag: zen
Eastern Kingbird
Sitting proud and waiting patiently.
Eastern Kingbird near Browns Lake wildlife management area, MT.
On a Sunless Summer Day
While camped at the meadows edge I look into a forest half dead.
The beetles’ have had their way.
The clouds got thicker and a late afternoon shower moved in from behind.
The rain came and the skies cleared but the pines in this forest will take longer to return if they do at all.
Ecosystems are dying or being destroyed around the around the globe.
From the polar regions to the tropical jungles to the coral reefs and the grasslands in-between.
We know this to be true.
Yes, there is untold beauty all around, but it’s becoming harder to see when looking into natures mirror on a sunless summer day.
Mt Zirkel Wilderness, CO.
http://polarsea360.arte.tv
https://undark.org/article/saving-americas-broken-prairie/
American Robin
The young ones in the nest above must have known Dad was near as they were chirping up a storm calling for that juicy worm.
Denver, CO.
Mosquito Netting
While out on a hike we ran across a couple of trees in which a spider had put up between 3-7 of these wonderful mosquito nets and each was loaded with bugs. We never were able to see the owner of these webs but it sure looks like they will be eating well for the rest of the summer. Any yes, the mosquitos were bad out there that day.
Western Kingbird
A very well dressed Western Kingbird striking a nice 3/4 profile for the camera on a warm but slightly overcast morning.
Good Night Heron
A Black Crowned Night Heron heads to the roost as night makes its way to the end of another day.
Good Night Heron.
Summer Morning Song
With Wrens and Robins singing in the trees and Chipping Sparrows chipping we were treated to a wonderful summer morning.
Mt Zirkel Wilderness
Of the Earth
Moving slowly down the trail and looking remarkably like the earth he walked on we found this American Toad. He did look a bit grumpy and reluctant for us to take his photo so we let him be as he moved along into the grass beyond.
In The Thistle
A Female American Goldfinch enjoying the Thistle on a cloudy summer afternoon.
Denver, CO.
nature has no boss 
You must be logged in to post a comment.