Birds Sightings Wildlife
December 09, 2021

December 09, 2021

Environment:Start Time: 9:05 AM Temperature: 46 degrees Sky: Sunshine with few clouds. Pleasantly warm temperature lured me back to the morning shift and my regular route today. A pretty nice selection of avian subjects were around though not many who were interested in being posted on the Internet today. Today’s featured image (above) is a Killdeer who I surprised on the river bank before he could hide. Below is the only other cooperative (and close) subject I saw – an American Kestrel. Looking back at last year on this day I see that I had much better luck as you…

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Birds Landscapes Sightings Wildlife
December 08, 2021

December 08, 2021

Environment:Start Time: 3:05 PM Temperature: 58 degrees Sky: Sunshine with clouds and wind. I changed things up a bit today by walking on the South shore of the Arkansas River. I walked East from the Highway 96 parking area along the trail that winds around the group of watersheds known as Valco Ponds. Today I was wearing a jacket since the Sun was behind a bank of clouds when I set out. As soon as I was away from the car the Sun popped out and proceeded to roast me. Not only that but the stiff breeze that was there…

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Birds Sightings Wildlife
December 07, 2021

December 07, 2021

Environment:Start Time: 3:05 PM Temperature: 48 degrees Sky: Sunshine with few clouds and annoying breeze. A chilly, cloudy morning pushed today’s walk into the afternoon hours. Really a nice walking day for those with the foresight to dress appropriately – this did not include me. Thought I could get by with a T-shirt. I couldn’t. Things were fine when I was in the sunshine but once in a shaded spot with the breeze it was cold! Not a lot of bird activity there to reward me for my suffering. One exciting find was a group of Mountain Bluebirds flitting around…

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Birds Sightings Wildlife
December 03, 2021

December 03, 2021

Environment:Start Time: 8:40 AM Temperature: 48 degrees Sky: Sunshine. It’s Always Sunny at Lake Pueblo State Park. But not always active. Today’s photos are on the mundane side I’m afraid. I did see a couple of Great Blue Herons but that was about as sexy as it got. Today’s featured image is of a Gadwall Duck cruising on the Arkansas River. Below is another Song Sparrow but with a better background than the one I shot yesterday. I wish it would snow in the mountains so that the Bald Eagles would decide to come our way. I keep waiting. Sightings:Birds:…

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Birds Sightings Wildlife
December 02, 2021

December 02, 2021

Environment:Start Time: 8:35 AM Temperature: 48 degrees Sky: Sunshine with light breeze. December is starting out on the warm side. I mean walking along the river in a T-shirt is not what you would expect. Not complaining though. Activity is picking up, too. There were a lot of American Robins darting in and out of the trees along the Arkansas. I think this was a group of migrants stopping for a rest. They were popping down to the water for some pretty long sips of water as pictured below. I also saw a couple of Belted Kingfishers working the river…

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Landscapes Sightings
November 30, 2021

November 30, 2021

Environment:Start Time: 3:25 PM Temperature: 59 degrees Sky: Cloud filtered sunshine with light breeze. The last day of November closed out in a spectacular display of color. Fortunately I showed up today with the my wide angle kit intending to get some scenic shots before every last leaf has abandoned its tree. I started a little late today and the Sun was setting on me when I noticed that the clouds in the West were teasing what could be another beautiful sunset. So after shooting a few typical scenic images posted here and below, I hustled up to my favorite…

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Birds Landmarks Landscapes Sightings Wildlife
November 28, 2021

November 28, 2021

Environment:Start Time: 3:25 PM Temperature: 64 degrees Sky: Cloud filtered sunshine. Sightings:Birds: Mallards, Common Goldeneye, Buffleheads, Gulls, Canada Geese, Starlings, American Robin, Dark-eyed Juncos, White-crowned Sparrow, Sparrows, Northern Flicker, Black-capped Chickadee, Belted KingfisherCritters: Prairie Dogs, Mule Deer Gear: Nikon D5600, 55-200mm

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Birds Landscapes Sightings Wildlife
November 27, 2021

November 27, 2021

Environment:Start Time: 3:10 PM Temperature: 55 degrees Sky: Sun, high clouds. Another great afternoon walk goes into the books. What birds there were were pretty active but in no mood to be photographed. Posted here is the one Dark-eyed Junco who had a minute to stop and think. But things took a good turn at the end of my walk. The Sun was doing interesting things with the thin clouds that were floating around in the West over Lake Pueblo. So instead of going straight home I drove up to my usual spot on the Lake Pueblo Dam and waited…

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Birds Critters Sightings Wildlife
November 26, 2021

November 26, 2021

Environment:Start Time: 3:05 PM Temperature: 68 degrees Sky: Sun, few clouds. While some folks were out taking advantage of Black Friday deals, I, and a lot of others, was out taking an afternoon walk along the Arkansas River. I really kind of prefer late afternoon / early evening walks at Lake Pueblo State Park in the cooler months. For one thing it is usually warmer and the light from the lower angled sunshine makes for some great shots. Today’s offerings aren’t really good examples of those afore mentioned “Great Shots” but you have to deal with the subjects that present…

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