Nature's Corres

Brontë has practically taken over our lives.  So much so that we haven't been able to carry out our usual nature activities lately - bird watching in particular.

Last week, however, we got some respite from puppy parenthood when my sister and brother-in-law visited from France.  We dropped Brontë off at the daycare first thing in the morning and then picked her up before 6 pm.  The thought of her playing with other canine friends consoled a mother's bereft heart.  I know this sounds very dramatic but I am not ashamed to admit it.  I missed her very much but the image of her sitting, looking at me with her tail wagging never failed to put a smile on my face.  It helped me make it through until it was time to bring her home.       


Despite the temporary Brontë bereavement, Pete and I spent a wonderful time with our French family.  Together, we were awed by nature's wonders.

Knackered after staying at the daycare.

Female Allen's Hummingbird at the Pike's Peak Cog Railway Depot (PPCRD)

American Pipit at the Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP)

Female Broad-tailed Hummingbirds at the PPCRD

Arctic Raven at Pike's Peak Summit

Clark's Nutcracker at the RMNP

Dark-eyed Junco at the RMNP

Female Mountain Bluebird at the RMNP

Gray Jay at the RMNP

Turkey Vulture at the Red Feather Lake

Bull Elk

Cow Elk

Chipmunk

Ground Squirrel

Pika

Pika stocking up for the winter

Yellow-bellied Marmot

Ate and Claude traversing the tundra at the RMNP