Birds Critters Sightings Wildlife
November 08, 2021

November 08, 2021

Environment:Start Time: 8:30 AM Temperature: 48 degrees Sky: Sunshine, few clouds and noticeable breeze Beautiful weather continued to please this morning at Lake Pueblo State Park. I’m not sure why the birds are not out enjoying it but I managed to come home with some (not sexy) postables anyway. The featured image is another Gadwall Duck enjoying the Arkansas River. She had several girlfriends with her on the outing. Posted here is a White-crowned Sparrow (says Google) who got my attention by sitting still in really nice light. I wish this bird would give lessons to everyone else. Below is…

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Birds Sightings Wildlife
November 07, 2021

November 07, 2021

Environment:Start Time: 7:45 AM Temperature: 51 degrees Sky: Sunshine, few clouds and noticeable breeze Daylight Savings Time is upon us and it now looks like I’ve gotten up earlier to take my tour of Lake Pueblo State Park. That’s dedication. I think most of the birds forgot to set their clocks back because it was pretty still out this morning. The leaves are starting to show the wear of the season but there is still color to be found – especially when you view the leaves with back lighting. Today’s featured image is a Ring-billed Gull who, along with some…

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Birds Sightings Wildlife
November 05, 2021

November 05, 2021

Environment:Start Time: 9:15 AM Temperature: 52 degrees Sky: Sunshine, few clouds and light breeze Check out last year’s walk on this day here. Sightings:Birds: Mallards, Gulls, Canada Geese, Northern Flicker, Red-tailed Hawks, Pied-billed Grebe, American Kestrel, Sparrows, Gadwalls, Great Blue HeronCritters: Prairie Dogs, Tree Squirrels, Coyote Gear: Nikon D5600, 55-300MM

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Birds Critters Landscapes Sightings Wildlife
November 03, 2021

November 03, 2021

Environment:Start Time: 9:30 AM Temperature: 41 degrees Sky: Sunshine, few clouds and light breeze Back on tour after a few days “off”. Apparently the birds are still on a little vacation since not many were out this morning. Still a good day to take a walk while lugging a heavy camera around. There is still some decent color along the trails but it is showing some wear. Non of the Winter ducks have arrived yet – save for the two Pied-billed Grebe that were enjoying the Arkansas River this morning. I also surprised a couple of Mule Deer doe who…

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Birds Critters Sightings Wildlife
October 29, 2021

October 29, 2021

Environment:Start Time: 8:50 AM Temperature: 40 degrees Sky: Sunshine, no clouds and light breeze I guess October has been saving it for a big finish! Today’s walk at Lake Pueblo State Park was as bountiful as it was beautiful. Lots of birds and critters were out enjoying a fabulous morning. There were a bunch of mostly cooperative smaller birds that I’ve posted in the bottom gallery of this post. One, the Lincoln’s Sparrow is a new bird for me and I guess the American Goldfinch is a female. I got another White-crowned Sparrow and a Red-winged Blackbird was snacking nearby….

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Birds Sightings Wildlife
October 28, 2021

October 28, 2021

Environment:Start Time: 9:10 AM Temperature: 49 degrees Sky: Sunshine, no clouds and light breeze Much cooler this morning but also a lot more bird buddies to chase around. Today’s featured image (above) is a White-crowned Sparrow who was just daring me to get his picture. A little perseverance paid off. Also present on or near the Arkansas River were quite a few Northern Flickers and a Ring-billed Gull (pictured below). The big surprise came near the end of my trek when I spotted a good sized bird flying right at me. I figured it was a Hawk as I started…

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Birds Landscapes Sightings Wildlife
October 26, 2021

October 26, 2021

Environment:Start Time: 8:55 AM Temperature: 69 degrees Sky: Sunshine, high thin clouds and hefty (border line wind) breeze Back on the trail today with my birding kit. I think I’m going to have to start bringing my own birds. Very little activity this morning probably due to the steadily increasing “breeze”. Kind of toasty out, too, for late October. I did get an OK shot of an American Kestrel seen here clinging to a high branch. A Red-tailed Hawk also made an appearance but I missed the shot. So, once again, I shot some Autumn color (what’s left of it)…

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Birds Critters Sightings Wildflowers Wildlife
August 25, 2021

August 25, 2021

Environment:Start Time: 7:25 AM Temperature: 66 degrees Sky: Sunshine, no clouds or breeze. Check out last year’s walk on this day! Sightings:Birds: Mallards, Osprey, Double Crested Cormorants, Canada Geese, Mourning Doves, Common Grackle, Starlings, Killdeer, Red-winged Blackbird, Great Horned Owls, Western Kingbirds, Blue Jays, American Yellow Warbler Critters: Cabbage Butterfly, Prairie Dogs, Monarch Butterfly, Widow Skimmer, Bullsnake, Mule Deer Gear: Nikon D5600, 55-300mm

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Birds Sightings Wildflowers Wildlife
August 24, 2021

August 24, 2021

Environment:Start Time: 7:20 AM Temperature: 69 degrees Sky: Sunshine, few clouds and pleasant breeze. Check out last year’s walk on this day! Sightings:Birds: Mallards, Osprey, Double Crested Cormorants, Canada Geese, Mourning Doves, Ring-billed Gull, Common Grackle, Starlings, Killdeer, Northern Flicker, Red-winged Blackbird, Redheaded Woodpecker, Great Horned Owls Critters: Cabbage Butterfly, Prairie Dogs, Orange Sulphur Butterfly, Widow Skimmer, Tree Squirrel Gear: Nikon D5600, 55-300mm

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Birds Sightings Wildflowers Wildlife
August 22, 2021

August 22, 2021

Environment:Start Time: 7:15 AM Temperature: 62 degrees Sky: Sunshine, few clouds and pleasant breeze. Very clear sky this morning at Lake Pueblo State Park. I noticed as I walked up-river that I was casting a distinct shadow for a change. Not much happened photographically I’m afraid. Most birds were either perched high up and well off trail or flitting about hidden in the foliage. Today’s featured image is some wildflowers that were blooming in the early morning light – Google identifies them as Ragworts. I did get another so-so shot of an American Kestrel. The shot posted below is really…

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