Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #PerfectLighting, with an alt theme of #Finches. These hit both. 1. Blue Grosbeak 2. Black-headed Grosbeak 3. Pine Grosbeak 4. Common Redpoll #PhotographersOfBlueSky #Birds

One of my very favorite subjects! I spotted this gorgeous bull moose last September. #Photography #NaturePhotography #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBlueSky #Colorado

New to this one but I'll give today's a go. Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #FourOrMore - these are Sandhill Cranes and Ross's/Snow Geese at Bernardo Waterfowl Management Area in New Mexico. Taken in Dec '25 #PhotographersOfBlueSky #Birds

Red-tailed Hawk looks for food at Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge in Colorado #Photography #NaturePhotography #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBlueSky #Colorado #Birds

Oof! It's been months since I posted here. Kinda forgot about this place. Can't promise I'll be consistent going forward, either, lol. This photo was taken at Bosque del Apache in New Mexico, back in December. I've taken other similar photos, but love the colors in this one.

By now, the ultra rare (for Colorado) Wood Stork is well known. 🙂 It's the first recorded sighting in about 91 years, and it's been hanging out in a pond near me. Here it is (L) with a Snowy Egret (R). #Photography #NaturePhotography #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBlueSky #Colorado #Birds

Great Blue Heron with a crawdad for brunch #Photography #NaturePhotography #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBlueSky #Colorado #Birds

Went up to Rocky Mountain National Park a few days ago and came home the 'back way' (through Allenspark). I was excited to spot some Bighorn Sheep along the way. #Photography #NaturePhotography #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBlueSky #Colorado #BighornSheep

Today, for #FridayFliers, I'm going back to March when I shot this rare (for Colorado) Eastern Bluebird. Adding a Western Bluebird that I took a couple of days ago for comparison. #Photography #NaturePhotography #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBlueSky #Colorado #Birds

This lovely Blue Grosbeak was beautiful to both see and hear. His pretty song led me right to him, so I was obligated to take his picture, right? #Photography #NaturePhotography #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBlueSky #Colorado #Birds

I find it impossible to not take photos of chipmunks! #photography #naturephotography #photographersunited #PhotographersOfBlueSky #colorado

This Double-crested Cormorant was having a great time splashing away in May. You can still see its bright blue eyes among the water droplets. #photography #naturephotography #photographersunited #PhotographersOfBlueSky #colorado #birds

I don't post flowers too often, but the Silky Phacelia looks like a flower form of fireworks to me. And, it's my favorite color, lol. #photography #naturephotography #photographersunited #PhotographersOfBlueSky #colorado #rockymountainnationalpark

I saw this absolute unit of a bull elk the other day up at Rocky Mountain National Park. What a handsome boi! #photography #naturephotography #photographersunited #PhotographersOfBlueSky #colorado

Mr. and Mrs. Bobolink with food for the babies. They live in in uncut fields and pastures. #photography #naturephotography #photographersunited #PhotographersOfBlueSky #colorado #birds

I really struggle with swallow photos. They're so erratic in flight that they're nearly impossible for me to capture. So, when this Violet-green Swallow perched nicely in Estes Park, I took full advantage! #photography #naturephotography #photographersunited #PhotographersOfBlueSky #colorado #birds

Broad-tailed Hummingbird in Rocky Mountain National Park makes its opinion of me clear. 🤣 #photography #naturephotography #photographersunited #PhotographersOfBlueSky #colorado #birds

Bighorn Sheep ram, captured in May #photography #naturephotography #photographersunited #PhotographersOfBlueSky #colorado

Colorado has had a lost Anhinga for awhile now. Super fun bird and, naturally, it's gotten a lot of attention. They don't have waterproof feathers so they have to spread their wings to dry after fishing. #photography #naturephotography #photographersunited #PhotographersOfBlueSky #colorado #birds

This Burrowing Owl has decided that if he *must* be the subject of the paparazzi, then he's going to mug. #photography #naturephotography #photographersunited #PhotographersOfBlueSky #colorado #birds

Yellow-headed Blackbird with a small worm snack at Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge in Colorado #photography #naturephotography #photographersunited #PhotographersOfBlueSky #colorado #birds

Male Greater Sage-grouse can gulp up to a gallon of air into their esophagus, allowing them to "boom" their air sacs as they call to the females. Photo taken the end of April '25. #photography #naturephotography #photographersunited #PhotographersOfBlueSky #colorado #birds

While on my trip to see Greater Sage-grouse several weeks ago, I stopped at Sand Wash Basin for the first time. I'm not really a 'horse person' but wild mustangs just draw me in. #photography #naturephotography #photographersunited #PhotographersOfBlueSky #colorado #wildmustang

The Burrowing Owls did not disappoint yesterday. Always a treat to see them. #photography #naturephotography #photographersunited #PhotographersOfBlueSky #colorado #birds

It's bison calf time at the Rocky Mountain Arsensal in Colorado. 🥰 #photography #naturephotography #photographersunited #colorado #bison

This Lark Sparrow was one of my favorite photos from today. I just love his rich colors. #photography #naturephotography #photographersunited #colorado #birds

A Common Grackle really isn't common looking at all. This one is in just the right light to show off his beautiful colors and his piercing light-colored eye. #photography #naturephotography #photographersunited #colorado #birds

Finally got the opportunity to view Greater Sage-grouse for the first time. Unfortunately, the camera didn't pick up the sound of the air sacs clapping or their vocalization. Still, they were really fun to watch! #photography #naturephotography #photographersunited #colorado #birds

Oh! Hey there my prairie dog friend! You gotta little dirt right here.. and here... actually, you're kind of a hot mess! #photography #naturephotography #photographersunited #colorado

Say's Phoebe with 2 tiny bug photo-bombers. I didn't even know I'd gotten them until I reviewed the photos, lol. #photography #naturephotography #photographersunited #colorado #birds

Western Cattle Egret, with a tiny bug to eat #photography #naturephotography #photographersunited #colorado #birds

Osprey coming up from the water after catching a fish. Rainbow trout, I think? #photography #naturephotography #photographersunited #colorado #birds

Went to a local-ish park today and found this Bushtit with a snicky-snack. Looks like some kind of orb weaver. #photography #naturephotography #photographersunited #colorado #birds

A coyote I saw towards the end of March. I think I may have photographed this one before, though I'm not certain. I am wondering, based on the rounded sides, if this might not be a pregnant female. No expert for sure! #photography #naturephotography #photographersunited #colorado #coyote

This American White Pelican was enjoying a sunny day. I really like the log it's standing on - it has character! #photography #naturephotography #photographersunited #colorado #birds

I went out to shoot Ospreys last week, but before I even got to the lake, I had to stop and get these Wild Turkeys. There were about 20 birds in the flock, several of which were displaying. #photography #naturephotography #photographersunited #colorado #birds

Struggling with my mood today. Just so... angry. Not just the state of the US, but also things related to one of my cats being killed by loose dogs last year. But, I'm trying! Western Meadowlarks are cheerful even if I'm not. #photography #naturephotography #photographersunited #colorado #bird

This is a Horned Grebe - same as in my previous post - diving #photography #naturephotography #photographersunited #colorado #bird

A Horned Grebe in breeding plumage. The bird itself isn't new to me, but this look is. I've only ever seen them in non-breeding colors. #photography #naturephotography #photographersunited #colorado #bird

Osprey with its breakfast catch #colorado #photographersunited #bird #nature #wildlife

"Honey? You're kicking dirt on me again... " "Babe?" <sigh> No stopping her once she gets going! Burrowing Owls 4.9.25 #photography #naturephotography #photographersunited #colorado #bird

Say's Phoebe on a dead thistle, giving me some nice looks. Sure is nice to have some spring birds back! #photography #naturephotography #photographersunited #colorado #bird

Sandhill Cranes in Nebraska, jumping around and looking silly 😉 See previous post with video, in which you can hear them. #photography #naturephotography #photographersunited #nebraska #birds

Sandhill Cranes in Nebraska #photography #naturephotography #photographersunited #nebraska #birds

I'm currently in Nebraska for a couple of days, just so I could watch the Sharp-tailed Grouse "dancing" on their lek. Lifer bird and a lot of fun! Apologies for the extra noise - I was in a blind and it was windy. #photography #naturephotography #photographersunited #nebraska #birds

Colorado usually has Red-winged Blackbirds all the time (though not as many in winter). But when they start showing up and singing *everywhere*, you know nicer weather is on the way. #photography #naturephotography #photographersunited #colorado #birds

I'm not sure exactly what this White-breasted Nuthatch found in the bark, but it seems excited about it! #photography #naturephotography #photographersunited #colorado #birds

Northern Shovelers working on making baby Northern Shovelers #photography #naturephotography #photographersunited #colorado #birds

Last night there was a chance for Northern lights in Colorado. So, off I went to the Eastern plains. Around 21:45 I decided to start packing up because there was nothing going on. What you hear in this audio cemented my decision.

Scaled Quail, taken Jan '24 in Pueblo, CO I just find quail to be adorable! #photography #naturephotography #photographersunited #colorado #birds