. . . is to spend a morning on the prairie east of town, with a view of our local mountain range in full view. This is especially true after one to two inches of rain have fallen on the region, the temperature is comfortable, the sun shining, and the wind nearly absent. The earth … Continue reading My Idea of Bliss . . .
On occasion I have more than one wildlife encounter on the same day. Following my meeting with the charming coyote in the luminous light of the rising October sun you might remember from my previous post, the morning holds another surprise. After moving on to another favorite birding destination in prairie habitat, I walk a … Continue reading Unexpected
Encounters with wild animals generally fill me with gratitude and happiness, none more than encounters with birds. But whenever I’m out and about with binoculars and camera looking for feathered friends, I also pay close attention to the presence of other creatures. Occasionally, I am lucky and see furry fauna besides our ubiquitous (albeit still-appreciated) … Continue reading Barking Dog
You didn’t know about Squirrel Appreciation Day? Nor did I, until I learned of its existence not long ago while searching online for an umbrella term or theme under which to feature some of my squirrel photos. Incidentally, every day of the year seems to have been designated “Special Something Day.” I haven’t researched every … Continue reading Happy Squirrel Appreciation Day
The meadow still lies in the shadow of a mountain on this early July morning and when I notice a shape gliding across it, my first thought is that it belongs to a jogger. But another glance shows a fast-approaching tall and dark outline and I realize my error. I lift my binoculars to my … Continue reading Apparition
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