Frosty Morning in Monte Vista

On November 16, 2015November 17, 2015 By Mike and Christy5 Comments

A frosty November morning out at the Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge. With the wetlands frozen over we thought the birding was going to be poor this morning but just as we were about to drive away the Sandhill Cranes arrived.

Quiet Time

On November 15, 2015November 17, 2015 By Mike and Christy14 Comments

On a cloudless and mild November day a lone Pie billed Grebe enjoys a bit of quiet time on the local pond.

Water Ouzel

On November 13, 2015November 17, 2015 By Mike and Christy10 Comments

The venerable Water Ouzel or American Dipper enjoying a late afternoon in the river.

Up Across and Over

On November 12, 2015November 17, 2015 By Mike and ChristyLeave a comment

While standing on flat ground the wind blown grass in the foreground made it feel like I was moving up across and over this ancient volcano mound. Near Soapstone Prairie in Northern Colorado.

On a cloudy afternoon

On November 11, 2015November 17, 2015 By Mike and Christy21 Comments

Looking out from camp on a cloudy afternoon after a wet day of kayaking in the Acous Peninsula, British Columbia. I love the repetitive pattern of kelp, black rock, white rock that is prevalent in the landscape in this region because even cloudy days are filled with color.

Bull Elk

On November 10, 2015November 17, 2015 By Mike and Christy16 Comments

A fine looking Bull Elk up near timberline in Rocky Mountain National Park, CO.

The time between.

On November 9, 2015November 17, 2015 By Mike and Christy4 Comments

Obscured by clouds and firmly in the southern sky it’s time to let go those summer dreams and do a little dance for the snow to fly. Early November always feels like a long wait for winter and an even longer wait for summer.