Because otters are threatened in Colorado, capturing video one in the creek by our house makes me very happy! It also was fun to see the very big fish that the mink caught in the creek.
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Thursday, May 8, 2025
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Saturday, March 29, 2025
Predators at a mountain wallow
A tree fell across a wallow in a meadow on my land. To my surprise, it was a popular spot for raptors and mustelids. Do you think that the weasels are long tailed or short tailed?
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Saturday, March 15, 2025
Delicate Ice
The ice was so intricate on this day. It was hard to believe that, although it looked very delicate, the running water didn't break it or wash it away.
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Friday, March 7, 2025
Nature's Art
More incredibly gorgeous ice.
Nature's art awes me. And it's right outside my door. How did I get so lucky?
Monday, March 3, 2025
Mesmerizing Ice
I love contemplating the ice on the creek. The sound of the water gently gurgling past me is a mesmerizing backdrop to the visual beauty.
Sunday, February 23, 2025
Monday, February 17, 2025
Sunday, February 16, 2025
Tiny the Black Bear!
Tiny the black bear was still around last summer. He's an old bear by now but I was overjoyed to see him. Here is a video of him taking a bath.
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Creek thaw and then refreezing - Glorious!
The big thaw last week and then the plunge back to winter temperatures made the ice formations on the creek glorious.