Up in the Gyrfalcon Islands in Ungava Bay (northern Quebec):
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August 30, 2024
Damselflies at Coal Creek in Boulder County:
And toward close of day at Bear Creek Lake Park:
August 28, 2024
A hummingbird with a decurved bill on my back deck.
August 27, 2024
This afternoon at Bear Creek Lake Park:
August 26, 2024
Early this evening in the Bear Creek Greenbelt, a young Red-tailed Hawk was being harassed by several Blue Jays:
August 24, 2024
Early this morning in the Bear Creek Greenbelt:
How we typically see Great Blue Herons:
When they let loose:
Late afternoon at Bear Creek Lake Park:
If you’re wondering how I got the hummingbird shots . . . I balanced on a half-rotted stump for 25 minutes, staying as still as possible, while holding an eight-pound camera and lens rig, repeatedly checking that the camera was focused on the nest, as well as compensating for the fading light.
August 23, 2024
A herd of almost 40 bison were hanging out at the Genesee exit along I-70 in the late afternoon. Here’s one:
Nearby:
August 22, 2024
Bushtits are now roaming in flocks of a dozen or more again. Here’s one in my backyard:
Hummingbird action has ticked up.
But perhaps the hummingbird that got hung up in the feeder yesterday (see video in 8/21/24 entry) is injured, even though it did end up flying off. I’m not positive it’s the same hummer, but twice today I’ve seen a hummer slumped at the feeder. Both times when I went out on to the deck, the hummer flew off, albeit slowly.
August 21, 2024
This afternoon I was on my back deck with my camera when hummingbird drama ensued:
August 20, 2024
Late yesterday afternoon at Bear Creek Lake Park:
And a late-nesting Broad-tailed Hummingbird: