Tag Archives: mountain life

Fox in the neighborhood

This little guy was hanging out on the road that leads to my house. Instead of running away from my car, he paused to pose for a photo. Foxes in literature are characterized as deceitful and cunning. I’m not usually political in this blog, but given the current political situation, I couldn’t help but makeContinue reading “Fox in the neighborhood”

Taking the scenic path

Two years ago I moved from Chicago which is well known for beautiful cityscapes to the Rocky Mountains which is equally well known for its breathtaking landscapes. Today, as I reflect upon my daughter’s wedding yesterday, the second daughter to be married this year, and my own birthday, I’m definitely thinking about what path IContinue reading “Taking the scenic path”

Identifying Birds

When you’re trying to learn about native animals …. On a bluebird sky day, hiking on a serene trail, I saw this beautiful bird. Trying to identify birds is a challenge for me. Colors, bill size and shape, and geography are all useful in identification. I returned home with clear photos thinking it was aContinue reading “Identifying Birds”

What do you see in the sky?

This one looks like two dancers coming together. Do you see a bird flying right to left with long tail feathers? These two photos are of the same cloud from different perspectives. What do they look like to you? Thanks for visiting and I’d love to hear what everyone else sees in these clouds.

Spectacular Sight

These two males drew a crowd Saturday evening. I’ve been to Brainard Lake and Indian Peaks Wilderness Area before, but this was my first time seeing the adult male moose I had been hoping to find. Moose are considered by some to be the most dangerous animals in our forest. Thanks to a powerful zoomContinue reading “Spectacular Sight”